The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at 138 million for the lottery on Tuesday Dec. 30 the last drawing of 2025. If one lucky person hits the jackpot they'll have two options take home a one-time lump-sum cash payment of 63.
The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at 138 million for the lottery on Tuesday Dec. 30 the last drawing of 2025. If one lucky person hits the jackpot they'll have two options take home a one-time lump-sum cash payment of 63.3 million or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks each 5 larger than the previous year. In 2025 Mega Millions had six jackpot winners the latest of which occurred on Dec. 2 when a player from New Jersey won 90 million. The winning numbers for the Tuesday Dec. 30 Mega Millions drawing are 18 43 49 63 69 and the Mega Ball is 6. No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday Dec. 30 but one lucky person from California won the Match 5 4 million prize. Listed below are the 2025 winners of the Mega Millions jackpot Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs 5 and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy PickQuick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. In the event of multiple jackpot winners the jackpot prize will be shared. To play the Mega Millions you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at several locations including your local convenience store gas station or even grocery store. In some states Mega Millions tickets can be bought online. 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. Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier which increases non-jackpot prizes by two three four five or 10 times. Before players had to pay an extra dollar to add the Megaplier. Mega Millions 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 through Jackpocket 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. Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. 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). Visit jackpocket.comtos for full terms. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantesgannett.com and follow him on X fern_cerv_