Latest Draw: December 19, 2025
The Friday, December 19 drawing featured white balls 1, 11, 27, 39, 59 and Mega Ball 18. With odds of 1 in 290,472,336 for the jackpot, no ticket matched all numbers, leaving the prize unclaimed. The cash value was estimated at $45 million.[1]
Prizes for lower tiers include $1 million for matching five white balls, boosted by the optional Multiplier (2X to 10X) on non-jackpot wins. Check tickets promptly as claims have deadlines varying by state.[1]
Recent draws show no jackpot winners: December 16 had 20-24-46-59-65, Mega Ball 7; December 12 had 10-50-55-58-59, Mega Ball 5. The jackpot continues to climb.[3][4]
How to Play Mega Millions
Select five numbers from 1-70 and one Mega Ball from 1-24 for $5 per play. Add the Multiplier for $1 extra to potentially double prizes up to 10X (not applicable to jackpot). Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays.[1][2]
Tickets are available at lottery retailers, vending machines, apps, or online in states like Virginia and Florida. Use Quick Pick for random selection or mix with personal numbers. Prizes must be claimed in the state of purchase.[1][2]
Prize Structure and Odds
Top prize: Jackpot for 5+ Mega Ball. Other tiers: 5 white balls ($1M base), 4+ Mega Ball ($10K), down to Mega Ball only ($5-$50 with multiplier). Multipliers apply only to non-jackpot prizes.[1]
Key odds: 5 white balls (1 in 12.6M), overall prize (1 in 23). In California, prizes are pari-mutuel. Always verify with official sources.[1][3]