Fresh Jackpot, New Dreams: Mega Millions Resets to $40 Million in January.

Jackpot Reset: The Mega Millions jackpot has reset to a massive $40 million, offering a fresh opportunity for players to win big.

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Cash Option: The estimated lump sum payout for the $40 million prize is about $21 million before taxes.

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Winning Numbers: The winning numbers for the latest drawing are now available—be sure to check your tickets to see if you’re a winner!

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Draw Schedule: Mega Millions drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET—don’t miss your chance to play.

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Rollovers Build the Prize: If no one wins the $40 million jackpot, it will roll over and grow larger for the next drawing.

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Secondary Prizes: Even if you don’t hit the jackpot, there are eight other prize tiers, offering rewards for smaller matches, starting at $2.

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State-Specific Rules: Be sure to check the rules for claiming prizes in your state, as deadlines and procedures vary.

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Mega Millions History: This isn’t the first time the jackpot has reached impressive figures—Mega Millions has had record-breaking prizes, with the largest hitting $1.537 billion.

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