The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $129 million with a cash option of $61.5 million. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. and televised on WABC-7 in the New York City area and Fox 29 in the Philadelphia area. NJ.com will publish the winning numbers immediately following the drawing.

Beginning April 2025, the cost of a Mega Millions ticket will go up from $2 to $5 — marking a 150% increase. That’s just one of many upcoming changes to the game that officials hope will result in improved jackpot odds, more frequent giant prizes and even larger payouts.

The winning numbers for October 8, 2024 are 20-66-3-22-19. Mega Ball 9. Megaplier 3x. This will be determined later. To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.