Tonight’s Mega Millions $1.1 Billion Jackpot is Up for Grabs! Are You in the Game?

January 10, 2023 – Will a CT Lottery Mega Millions player correctly match all six numbers tonight and claim the game’s third-highest Mega Millions jackpot to date? It’s possible—if you’re in the game!

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, now stands at an estimated $1.1 billion with a cash option of $576.8 million.

Tonight’s drawing will be the 24th since Mega Millions was last won on October 14, 2022, in Florida and California. It also marks the fourth time the game’s jackpot has passed $1 billion, and if won at this level it would be the fifth-largest lottery jackpot ever.

While there has not ever been a CT Lottery Mega Millions jackpot-winner, Connecticut has had several recent high-prize Mega Million in 2021 (Wallingford).

Mega Millions costs $2 per wager. The Megaplier® feature costs an additional $1 per wager — it can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times. On drawing nights (Tuesday and Friday), wagering closes at 10:45 PM and reopens at 11:15 PM.

Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity in one immediate payment and annual graduated payments for 29 years, or a lump sum payment. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.

In fiscal year 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.

Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.