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Jackpot Hits $113 Million as Mega Millions Drawing Approaches

1/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $113 million, with a cash option of $50.4 million for the January 17, 2025 drawing.
Winning numbers include 8, 10, 37, 54, 69, and Mega Ball 22.
A ticket sold in Arizona won the jackpot; two tickets in Florida and Michigan each won $1 million.
The next drawing is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET.
Tickets are priced at $2, with an optional $1 Megaplier available.

History

Historical Context

The Mega Millions lottery began in 1996 as "The Big Game," evolving into a multi-state phenomenon. Its structure allows for massive jackpots, with the current jackpot at $113 million. This trend reflects the growing popularity of state lotteries, which have increasingly funded public services since the 1980s, raising concerns about gambling addiction and the ethics of relying on lottery revenues for state budgets.

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Story summary

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $113 million, with a cash option of $50.4 million for the January 17, 2025 drawing.
Winning numbers include 8, 10, 37, 54, 69, and Mega Ball 22.
A ticket sold in Arizona won the jackpot; two tickets in Florida and Michigan each won $1 million.
The next drawing is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET.
Tickets are priced at $2, with an optional $1 Megaplier available.

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