CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest in the lottery’s history. The cash estimate for the jackpot is $516.1 million before taxes.

If you stand to claim a Mega Millions jackpot, or any other lottery prize, one of the first things you should do is seek out advice from financial experts.

Mega Millions winning numbers are: 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 and Mega Ball 3. The Megaplier is 3X. No one matched all the numbers, which means Friday’s jackpot is even bigger. The jackpot is now $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million.