Dream Big: January Mega Millions Jackpot Resets to $50 Million!

Jackpot Amount: The Mega Millions jackpot is now $50 million, offering a huge prize for this January drawing—dream big!

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Cash Option: The estimated lump sum payout for the $50 million jackpot is about $27 million before taxes.

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

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Next Drawing: Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET, so be sure to get your ticket before the next drawing.

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Prize Rollovers: If no one wins the $50 million jackpot, it will roll over and grow even larger, increasing the excitement for future drawings.

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How to Win: To win the jackpot, match five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.

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Other Prize Tiers: Don’t forget about the other prize levels! Even if you don’t win the jackpot, you could win one of the eight smaller prizes.

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State-Specific Rules: Check your state’s rules and deadlines for claiming your prize if you win, as procedures can vary.

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