Concord, NH – The Mega Millions jackpot is quickly climbing the charts, as the New Hampshire Lottery estimates tomorrow night’s (9/10) Mega Millions jackpot will increase to $800 million, which would make it the seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. The New Hampshire Lottery expects the one-time cash payout to increase to $401.8 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)
One lucky New Hampshire player purchased a $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket for the drawing on Friday (9/6). The player purchased the winning ticket at the Common Man Welcome Center at the southbound Interstate 93 rest area in Hooksett.
“It’s hard to imagine something you couldn’t buy with tomorrow night’s $800 million jackpot. The only way to turn that dream into reality? Get your tickets today!” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “Following last week’s $1 million New Hampshire winner, our retailers have seen a rise in sales as everyone hopes to be the next Granite State millionaire. And with the ease and convenience of play right in the palm of your hand, online sales have exploded. We wish all of our players the best of luck in tomorrow night’s drawing!”
The Mega Millions drawing results from Friday, September 6, were: 6-23-41-59-63 MB-25 with a Megaplier of 2.
The top-10 Mega Millions jackpots in history are:
- $1.602 billion, August 8, 2023
- $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018
- $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023
- $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022
- $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024
- $1.050 billion, January 22, 2021
- $800 million, September 10, 2024 (anticipated)
- $656 million, March 30, 2012
- $648 million, December 17, 2013
- $552 million, June 4, 2024
The $800 million Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since June 4, when a lucky player from Illinois purchased a $552 million winning ticket. Since the drawing in June, there have been 27 consecutive Mega Millions drawings without a jackpot winner.
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:59 PM.
Tickets are on sale at more than 1,200 retailers statewide, and online at NH iLottery.