The Mega Millions winning numbers for the latest drawing on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, have been announced, featuring an estimated jackpot of $80 million, which has a cash option of $36.2 million. The winning numbers drawn are 65, 59, 24, 46, and 20, with the Mega Ball being 7.
As anticipation builds, it remains to be seen whether anyone has hit the jackpot. Players are encouraged to check back for updates on the outcome. The next chance to win comes with the upcoming drawing on Friday, December 19, which will occur at 11 p.m. Drawings for Mega Millions are held every Tuesday and Friday.
In Michigan, those looking to purchase tickets can do so until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw, both in-store and online. Playing Mega Millions costs $5 per ticket, allowing players to choose six numbers: five from a pool of 1 to 70 and one from a separate pool of 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball. The option for an Easy Pick or Quick Pick is also available.
Recently, Mega Millions revamped its gameplay by retiring the Megaplier feature in favor of a built-in multiplier that enhances non-jackpot prizes by two to ten times. This multiplier is randomly assigned at the time of purchase, offering players the excitement of potentially higher payouts.
Prizes in Mega Millions vary significantly based on the number of matches. For instance, matching all five white balls plus the Mega Ball wins the jackpot, while other combinations return various cash amounts ranging from $10 for matching just the Mega Ball to millions for five white balls.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at a staggering 1 in 290,472,336, reminding players of the challenge but also the thrill associated with participating.
For those fortunate enough to win, the jackpot offers an option for payment either as an annuity, which consists of an up-front payment followed by 29 escalating annual payments, or as a one-time lump-sum cash option. In situations where multiple individuals win the jackpot, the prize is evenly distributed among the winning tickets.
As the excitement continues to build around the Mega Millions game, players are encouraged to keep their hopes high for the possibility of winning big. With the next drawing just days away, many will be eagerly selecting their numbers and staying tuned for the results.