Mega Millions Prize Climbs to $1B Ahead of Christmas Eve Drawing: ‘Sense of Magic in the Air'
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $1 billion ahead of the Christmas Eve drawing. Lottery officials announced the historic prize in a news release published on Tuesday, Dec. 24, the day of the big draw. The winner, or winners, could walk away with $448.8 million, should they select the cash option.