The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.

Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve.

Someone’s Christmas wish might have been granted as the Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $1 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing. The last Mega Millions jackpot claimed was back on Sept. 10, when $810 million was won in Texas. Since then ...