The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for the Dec. 19 drawing is $90 million, with a cash option of $40.8 million. The most recent Mega Millions winner, from New Jersey, won $90 million on Dec. 2. The jackpot for the Dec. 23 drawing has increased to $100 million.
Just in time for the holidays the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday is worth 90 million and follows the Dec. 16 drawing in which no one matched all the winning numbers. If one lucky person hits the jackpot on Dec. 19 they can take home a one-time cash payment of 40.8 million. The Mega Millions lottery had an eventful year in 2025 with six jackpot winners so far. The most recent winner who claimed a 90 million prize is from New Jersey and won on Dec. 2. The winning numbers for Friday Dec. 19 1-11-27-39-59 and the gold Mega Ball 18 Winning lottery numbers are sponsored the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes. The jackpot for the drawing on Tuesday Dec. 23 increases to 100 million. To view the list of past winners visit the Mega Millions website. The cost to play Mega Millions is 5 per play and it includes a built-in multiplier (2X to 10X) that automatically boosts non-jackpot prizes. Once you have your ticket you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24. If youre feeling especially unlucky or dont want to go through the hassle of picking you can ask for a Quick Pick or an Easy Pick. These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you. Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network in these U.S. states and territories Arizona Arkansas Colorado Idaho Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oregon Puerto Rico Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers place your order see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18 21 in AZ and 19 in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visitjackpocket.comtos for full terms. (This story has been updated with new information.) Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantesgannett.com and follow him on X fern_cerv_