Check your ticket: Numbers drawn in $425M Mega Millions jackpot

ORLANDO, Fla. — Many hope to start the new year by striking it rich as the Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $425 million.

Tuesday’s drawing was the eighth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

The winning numbers are 34-44-57-62-70, Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier: 4.

Mega Millions facts:

Estimated jackpot amount: $425 million

Annuity amount: The jackpot prize is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual graduated payments

Overall odds of winning any prize: About 1:24

Odds of winning the jackpot prize: About 1:302 million

Cox Media Group

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