Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery is projecting tomorrow (12/27) night’s Mega Millions jackpot will jump to $565 million, which would make it the sixth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. The New Hampshire Lottery projects the one-time cash payout will increase to $293.6 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.) 

“Winning $565 million sounds like a pretty amazing way to ring in the New Year! We love that our players have this incredible opportunity to win a life-changing prize right in the middle of the holiday season,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “The excitement level is rising and our retailers are reporting strong sales. There’s still time to get in on the action in advance of tomorrow’s drawing!” 

Mega Millions drawing results from Friday, December 23, were: 15-21-32-38-62 MB-8 with a Megaplier of 4. 

The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record was $1.537 billion, which was won October 23, 2018. The anticipated $565 million Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since October 14, 2022, when lucky players in California and Florida split a $494 million jackpot prize. 

Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM. Tickets are on sale at more than 1,200 retailers statewide, and online at NH iLottery. For more information and to play, visit www.nhlottery.com.