The Mega Millions lottery is offering a substantial jackpot of $90 million for the upcoming drawing scheduled for Friday, December 19. Players have the option to claim a cash prize of $40.8 million instead.
Recent Drawing Results
On Tuesday, December 16, the winning numbers drawn were 20-24-46-59-65, with the Megaball being 7. No participant managed to secure the jackpot in that round.
Prize Eligibility Guidelines
To win any prize in Mega Millions, matching at least the Megaball is necessary, which awards $2. If a ticket matches one of the five main numbers along with the Megaball, the prize increases to $4. Matching two numbers alone does not yield a reward unless one is the Megaball. For comprehensive payout details, visit the official Mega Millions website.
Upcoming Draw Schedule
Drawings occur twice weekly, every Tuesday and Friday, starting at approximately 11 p.m. Eastern Time. These events can be viewed live on YouTube.
Ticket Pricing and Options
Each Mega Millions ticket is priced at $5, which includes automatic multipliers for non-jackpot prizes. For an extra $1, players can opt for the Megaplier feature to potentially enhance winnings outside the jackpot.
Historical Jackpot Winners
From 2023 through 2025, there have been 19 jackpot wins in Mega Millions. Notable prizes include $90 million on December 2, 2025, in New Jersey; $980 million on November 14, 2025, in Georgia; and $1.22 billion on December 27, 2024, in California.
All-Time Top Jackpots
The highest Mega Millions jackpot recorded was $1.58 billion on August 8, 2023, in Florida. Other significant wins include $1.537 billion on October 23, 2018, in South Carolina, and $1.35 billion on January 13, 2023, in Maine.
