The January 8 drawing will be the 33rd since the last jackpot hit, which is approaching a new record. The Mega Millions jackpot has been rolling for more than three months, since a ticket purchased in Wisconsin produced a $120 million jackpot in the September 15, 2020, drawing. The current jackpot surpasses the prior 8th-place mark of $451 million, which was hit on January 5, 2018, in Florida.
The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, January 8 drawing is the 8th-largest in the game’s history with an estimated annuity value of $520 million and an estimated cash value of $383.4 million. “While we always encourage responsible play, it’s even more important during these trying times to wear a mask and maintain social distancing when purchasing your tickets.” “We want our players to have fun, especially when there are two big rolling jackpots to start off the new year,” said Gordon Medenica, Mega Millions Lead Director and Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director.
BALTIMORE– As the Mega Millions**® and Powerball**® jackpots continue to grow, lotteries urge players to enjoy the games safely and responsibly.
