Mega Millions jackpot hits record $944M for Christmas Eve

(NEXSTAR) – Christmas Day could become even more magical for someone, if they’re able to match all six winning numbers for a record-setting Mega Millions jackpot. 

Without a winner in Friday’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $944 million, with a cash option of roughly $429.4 million. Should there be a winner in the next drawing, slated for 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, it would mark only the second time a Mega Millions jackpot has been hit on Christmas Eve, game officials said.