Who Won $28 Million? Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Jan. 24!

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, January 24, 2025, was an exciting $28 million, and millions of hopeful ticket holders across the country eagerly awaited the results.

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With such a massive prize on the line, many were on edge as the drawing approached.

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So, did someone hit the jackpot? The winning numbers for the January 24 Mega Millions drawing were: 5, 12, 18, 25, 44, and the Mega Ball was 9.

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If you have these numbers on your ticket, congratulations—you may have just won $28 million!

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This enormous jackpot has the potential to change someone's life forever, with the winner now holding the opportunity to claim a substantial cash prize or choose an annuity payout option, which would be spread out over 30 years.

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If you didn’t win the grand prize, don’t despair! The Mega Millions game also offers secondary prizes, ranging from smaller amounts up to $1 million.

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There’s always a chance to win with Mega Millions, and the jackpot will continue to grow for the next drawing. So, if you missed out this time, there’s always another opportunity to play for the next big win.

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Check your tickets and stay tuned for future Mega Millions draws—you never know when your lucky numbers might come up!

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