The Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $138 million for the last drawing of 2025, Tuesday, December 30th.
If one lucky person hits the jackpot, they have two options. You can either receive a one-time cash payment of $63.3 million, or you can get paid immediately and then receive an annual check for a 5% increase over the previous year.
In 2025, Mega Millions had six jackpot winners, the most recent of which occurred on December 2, when a player in New Jersey won $90 million.
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a lottery that is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs $5, and players can choose six numbers from two different number pools: five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold mega ball), or choose Easy Pick/Quick Pick. If you match all six winning numbers in the drawing, you win the jackpot. If there are multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
Where can I buy lottery tickets?
Mega Millions 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 through Jackpocket, the USA TODAY Network’s official digital lottery courier, in the following U.S. states and territories: 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.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for December 30, 2025?
The winning numbers for Tuesday, December 30th’s Mega Millions drawing are: 18-43-49-63-69 and the mega ball 6.
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Win the jackpot in 2025
Below are the 2025 Mega Millions jackpot winners.
- $113 million: Win at Arizona State on January 17th.
- $344 million: Win at Illinois on March 25th
- $112 million: Win at Ohio State on April 18th.
- $348 million: Won in Virginia on June 27th.
- $983 million: Winner at Georgia on November 14th
- $90 million: Winner in New Jersey on December 2nd
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