It now sits at an estimated $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions ...

Let's say you won $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Is it better to get a truckload of cash at your house now, or guaranteed payments for 30 years?

While an automatic 24% is withheld upfront, you would almost certainly owe a total of 37% when you file your 2024 tax return.

The Mega Millions jackpot winner could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.

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The total amount of the Mega Millions jackpot would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years ...

You can win $2 for the matching just one - the Mega Ball. Short of the jackpot, you can win up to $1 million for matching all ...

No one hit the Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, and now Friday's jackpot is up to $1.15 billion, a cash prize of more ...

While players in every state are vying for the same record-setting prize, not every state would offer the same payout. Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes.