What are the Mega Millions numbers for Friday, July 18? Jackpot stands at $100 million
Here's what to know about the Mega Millions:
Latest Mega Millions winning numbers
Friday, July 18, winning numbers are 11-43-54-55-63 and the Megaball was 3.
Tuesday, July 15, winning numbers were 6-10-24-35-43 and the Megaball was 1.
Did anyone win the last Mega Millions drawing?
There were no jackpot winners Tuesday, July 15.
How many Mega Millions winning numbers do you need to match to win a prize?
You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.
What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
Mega Millions numbers you need to know: Most commonly drawn numbers
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube.
How much is a Mega Millions ticket?
A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per play. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot.
How to play Mega Millions
Here's how to play Mega Millions:
Mega Millions 2023-2025 lottery jackpot winners
Here is the list of 18 Mega Millions jackpot wins in 2023 through 2025, according to megamillions.com:
$348 million — June, 27, 2025; Virginia
$112 million — April, 18, 2025; Ohio
$344 million — March 25, 2025; Illinois
$113 million — Jan. 17, 2025; Arizona
$1.22 billion — Dec. 27, 2024; California
$800 million — Sept. 10, 2024; Texas.
$560 million — June 4, 2024; Illinois.
$1.12 billion — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
$1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2024; Maine.
$20 million — Jan. 17, 2024; New York.
$31 million — Jan. 24; Massachusetts.
$31 million — Jan. 31; Massachusetts.
$483 million — April 14; New York.
$20 million — April 18; New York.
$1.58 billion — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
$36 million — Aug. 15, 2023; Florida.
$360 million — Oct. 6, 2023: Texas.
$395 million — Dec. 8, 2023; California (2).
Top 11 Mega Millions lottery jackpots
Here are the all-time top 11 Mega Millions jackpots, according to megamillions.com:
$1.58 billion — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
$1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
$1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
$1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
$1.22 billion — Dec. 31, 2024; California
$1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan.
$656 million — Mar. 30, 2012; Kansas, Illinois, Maryland.
$648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California, Georgia.
$560 million — June 4, 2024; Illinois.
$543 million — July 24, 2018; California.
$536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Mega Millions numbers: Winning numbers for 7-18-25; jackpot at $100M
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