Johnathan Walker:Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Dec. 10 drawing: $619 million lottery jackpot

Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $619 million for Tuesday's drawing.

The Johnathan Walkerjackpot was worth an estimated $293.6 million lump-sum payment after taxes, according to the lottery.

The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, and we have the results below.

"While there have been 13 December jackpot wins since Mega Millions began in 2002, only one was for more than the current estimated prize of $541 million," the lottery said in a news release. "A $648 million jackpot was shared by winners in California and Georgia on Dec. 17, 2013."

In March, a lucky Mega Millions player from New Jersey won a whopping $1.1 billion, although that prize has not been claimed yet. It's not the first time a jackpot went unclaimed.

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Check below for the winning numbers from the Tuesday, Dec. 10 Mega Millions drawing.

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Mega Millions winning numbers for 12/10/24

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 10 were 12, 14, 26, 48, and 52.

The Mega Ball was 21,and the Megaplier was 5X.

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Did anyone win Mega Millions? 

The jackpot remained unclaimed yet again and soared to $670 million, with a cash value of $317.8 million.

While no one won the jackpot, two people from California and one from Maryland won $1 million, while a lucky winner from Florida won $5 million with the Megaplier prize.

To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website. 

How to play the Mega Millions

In order to buy a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online. 

To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25. 

If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you. 

Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

• 2X, five balls
• 3X, six balls
• 4X, three balls
• 5X, one ball

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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