Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion — here are 8 states where your prize won't be taxed
While an automatic 24% is withheld upfront, you would almost certainly owe a total of 37% when you file your 2024 tax return.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing? Jackpot up to $1.22 billion, 5th largest ever
The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching record levels as it climbs to $1.15 billion with a cash value of $516.1 million. Here's the next drawing.
Here's what you should do if you win the $1.15 billion Mega Millions jackpot — and what to avoid
Financial experts are providing advice about what to do should you become the lucky winner of the $1.15 billion Mega Millions jackpot, also offering up some things to avoid
Won Mega Millions, Powerball or Florida Lottery jackpot? Here's what to do, what not to do
Just won millions in the lottery? Congratulations! Here's what to do — and more importantly, not to do — to avoid making some very big mistakes.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.22 billion as ticket sales soar for Friday's drawing
Winners can either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to more than $1 billion for Friday’s drawing
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million, according to lottery organizers, and the last Mega Millions jackpot was won in Texas on Sept. 10 for $810 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Friday’s drawing is at 8 p.m.
Mega Millions jackpot now at $944 million ahead of Christmas Eve drawing
A winner has finally come forward to claim the New Jersey Lottery's $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is now at $1 billion.
Texans buy Mega Millions lottery tickets after jackpot soars over $1B
Texans are running out to buy their Mega Millions tickets after no winning ticket was drawn for the jackpot on Tuesday night.
Californians hope for historic Mega Millions win as jackpot reaches record $1.15 billion
The Mega Millions Jackpot on Friday is expected to be more than $1B, after there was no grand prize winner in the Christmas Eve drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 27 lottery drawing: Jackpot balloons to $1.22 billion
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $1.22 billion after no one managed to hit all six numbers on Christmas Eve. The Friday night drawing comes with a cash option of $549.7 million. If it's won, it would be the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history,
Mega Millions now in the billions: Lump sum or cash option? What to know about payouts, taxes
Let's say you won $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Is it better to get a truckload of cash at your house now, or guaranteed ...
Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that’s ...