California has an undeniable knack for lottery wins, boasting 37 Mega Millions jackpots — the second-highest in the nation, behind only New York’s 44 wins, according to Mega Millions data.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $1.22 billion, with a cash option of $549.7 million. The winning numbers will be posted here once they are drawn at 11 p.m.

In the 5th largest jackpot in the game's history, a ticket from Northern California won the Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.22 billion on 12/27/2024.