As seen on December 27, 2024 9:09 pm Mega Millions players hope to cash in on $1.2 billion jackpot The country has lotto fever, with lots of people betting big on Mega Millions as the jackpot soared past the $1 billion mark. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports. Local 2:27 DSNY teams make quick work of soggy New Year's Eve aftermath 4:21 Getting ready to ring in the New Year in Times Square 2:16 NYPD: subway fire victim was 57-year-old woman from NJ 2:52 New laws taking effect in 2025 2:49 Dead whales wash up along Long Island shoreline