A Michigan Lottery player could cross being a millionaire off the top of their Christmas list if they win tonight’s $862 million Mega Millions jackpot! The cash option for the jackpot is $392 million.

“Tonight’s $862 million Mega Millions jackpot is giving Michigan Lottery players a shot at a life-changing amount of money,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “These huge jackpots are not only exciting for players, but they are also great for our retailers, many of which are small, family-owned businesses. Each time a player buys a ticket at their favorite retailer, the retailer earns a commission. Last year retailers throughout the state earned more than $348 million in commissions.”

If a player wins the jackpot, it would be the fourth Mega Millions jackpot won this year. The jackpot is the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. Tonight’s drawing will be the 29th drawing since the jackpot was last won in September, when one ticket purchased in Texas won the $810 million jackpot.

Since the Mega Millions jackpot run began Sept. 13, Michigan Lottery players have won nearly $4.6 million in prizes, including two $1 million prizes.

The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in Michigan in January 2021 by an Oakland County lottery club. The club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot. That jackpot was the largest ever won in Michigan.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at Michiganmilotteryconnect.casinowinning.net.

Mega Millions drawings take place each Tuesday and Friday evening. Each Mega Millions play is only $2. For an additional $1 per play, players have the opportunity to add a “Megaplier” that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.