Record Mega Millions Jackpot for New Year’s Day Drawing; Please Play Responsibly
Mega Millions is starting 2019 with a record jackpot amount. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.
The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $40 million and continues to grow by at least $5 million each drawing until it is won. There have been 19 consecutive drawings since October 26, 2018, without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, January 1 drawing to $425 million or $254.6 million with the cash option selected. This is 8th-largest jackpot in the game's history.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in October 2018 when one winning ticket was sold in South Carolina for a $1.537 billion jackpot. This prize has not been claimed to date.
Play Responsibly
Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the Mega Millions jackpot is, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, please call the Nebraska Problem Gambling Help Line toll free at 800-522-4700, or 833-BETOVER (238-6837) beginning January 1.
Published on 12/31/2018