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Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- General
- Indianapolis Star
Mega Millions winning numbers for May 23: Jackpot rises to $154 million
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $154 million after no one matched all the winning numbers in the drawing on Tuesday, May 20. If someone matches all six numbers on Friday, May 23, they will have the option of a one-time cash payment of $69.0 million. Friday's numbers are set to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and we'll have the results below. There have been three Mega Millions winners this year, with the most recent being the April 18 win in Ohio of a $112 million jackpot. Before then, a lucky lottery ticket holder in Illinois took home a $344 million jackpot on March 25, while another lucky person hit the Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 17 for $113 million. Here are the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 23, 2025. The winning numbers for Friday, May 23, are: 7 18 40 55 68 and 18 Megaball: 18 Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Any Mega Millions winners will be posted here once announced by lottery officials. To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website. To play the Mega Millions, you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at a variety of 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 you're feeling especially unlucky or don't 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"; now it's free. There are 15 Megapiler balls in all: 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, Ohio, 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). Visit for full terms.
USA Today
24-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
Mega Millions winning numbers for May 23: Jackpot rises to $154 million
Mega Millions winning numbers for May 23: Jackpot rises to $154 million Show Caption Hide Caption Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $154 million after no one matched all the winning numbers in the drawing on Tuesday, May 20. If someone matches all six numbers on Friday, May 23, they will have the option of a one-time cash payment of $69.0 million. Friday's numbers are set to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and we'll have the results below. There have been three Mega Millions winners this year, with the most recent being the April 18 win in Ohio of a $112 million jackpot. Before then, a lucky lottery ticket holder in Illinois took home a $344 million jackpot on March 25, while another lucky person hit the Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 17 for $113 million. Here are the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 23, 2025. Mega Millions winning numbers for 5/23/25 The winning numbers for Friday, May 23, are: 7 18 40 55 68 and 18 Megaball: 18 Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Did anyone win the Mega Millions? Any Mega Millions winners will be posted here once announced by lottery officials. To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website. How to play the Mega Millions To play the Mega Millions, you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at a variety of 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 you're feeling especially unlucky or don't 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"; now it's free. There are 15 Megapiler balls in all: 2X, five balls 3X, six balls 4X, three balls 5X, one ball Where can you buy lottery tickets? 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, Ohio, 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). Visit for full terms. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What are the Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, May 6? Jackpot stands at $90 million
Have you gotten your tickets yet? Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at $90 million with a $40.8 million cash option. Here's what to know about the Mega Millions: Latest Mega Millions winning numbers Tuesday's winning numbers are 16-17-43-46-58 and the Megaball was 16. Friday's winning numbers were 14-37-40-41-68 and the Megaball was 2. Did anyone win the last Mega Millions drawing? No one won the last Mega Millions jackpot. 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 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 15 Mega Millions jackpot wins in 2023 through 2025, according to Top 10 Mega Millions lottery jackpots Here are the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, according to $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 story was updated to add a gallery. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Mega Millions numbers: Winning numbers for 5-6-25; jackpot at $90M
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What are the Mega Millions numbers for Friday, May 2? Jackpot stands at $80 million
Have you gotten your tickets yet? Friday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at $80 million with a $36.4 million cash option. Here's what to know about the Mega Millions: Friday's winning numbers are 14-37-40-41-68 and the Megaball was 2. Tuesday's winning numbers were 16-33-40-51-57 and the Megaball was 10. No one won the last Mega Millions jackpot. You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2. 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 for a complete list of payout information. Mega Millions numbers you need to know: Most commonly drawn numbers Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube. 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. Here's how to play Mega Millions: Here is the list of 15 Mega Millions jackpot wins in 2023 through 2025, according to $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). Here are the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, according to $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 story was updated to add a gallery. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Mega Millions numbers: Winning numbers for 5-2-25; jackpot at $80M
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What are the Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, April 29? Jackpot stands at $70 million
Have you gotten your tickets yet? Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at $70 million with a $31.8 million cash option. Here's what to know about the Mega Millions: Tuesday's winning numbers will be drawn at around 11 p.m. ET. Friday's winning numbers are 38-40-60-62-70 and the Megaball was 9. No one won the last Mega Millions jackpot. You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2. 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 for a complete list of payout information. Mega Millions numbers you need to know: Most commonly drawn numbers Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube. 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. Here's how to play Mega Millions: Here is the list of 15 Mega Millions jackpot wins in 2023 through 2025, according to $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). Here are the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, according to $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 story was updated to add a gallery. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Mega Millions numbers: Winning numbers for 4-29-25; jackpot at $70M
