The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are not in your favor
The odds of winning the jackpot with Mega Millions or Powerball are approximately 1 in 292 million. Here, we will introduce things that are more likely to be obtained than large sums of money.
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $90 million for the Tuesday, December 2nd drawing because no one matched all the winning numbers in the Friday, November 28th drawing.
On Tuesday, someone from New Jersey matched all six numbers and won the Mega Millions jackpot, according to the Mega Millions website. This was the sixth jackpot win of the year. The winner has the option of a one-time cash payment of $41.9 million.
On November 14th, the previous winner from Georgia took home a $983 million jackpot. This year’s four other winners purchased winning tickets in Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and Arizona, totaling jackpots totaling more than $900 million.
Here are the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Mega Millions winning numbers for 12/2/25
The winning numbers for Tuesday, December 2nd drawing are: 17, 25, 26, 53, 60 and the mega ball 16.
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Has anyone won at Mega Millions?
Yes, one lucky person in New Jersey has won a $90 million Mega Millions jackpot.
To view a list of past winners, go to Visit the Mega Millions website.
How to play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, you must purchase a ticket. This can be done at a variety of locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, you can purchase Mega Millions tickets online.
Once you have your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered 1-70. The golden mega ball ranges from 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can request a “quick pick” or “easy pick.” When you use these options, your computer randomly generates numbers.
Mega Millions tickets have built-in multipliers that increase your non-jackpot prize by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add a “Megaplier”.
Where can I buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased directly at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online Jackpocket, USA TODAY Network’s official digital lottery delivery companythe following states and territories of the United States: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your lottery games and numbers, place your order, check your tickets, and claim your winnings, all using your phone or home computer.
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