UPDATE: The winning numbers for the December 26, 2025 Mega Millions drawing have just been announced, revealing a staggering jackpot of $125 million (or $56.9 million cash option). The winning numbers are: 64, 63, 9, 31, 19 with the Mega Ball as 7.
Did anyone clinch the jackpot? Check back soon for updates as the news breaks. This draw marks a significant event for players across the nation, especially in Michigan, where excitement is palpable as ticket sales surge leading up to the drawing.
The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Tuesday, December 30, at 11 p.m.10:45 p.m. the night of the draw to purchase tickets, both in-store and online. Each ticket costs $5, and participants can choose six numbers from two separate pools: five numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). The Easy Pick/Quick Pick option is also available for those who prefer a random selection.
In a recent change, Mega Millions has retired its Megaplier feature, now incorporating a built-in multiplier that can enhance non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even 10 times. This multiplier is automatically assigned at the time of purchase, adding more excitement for players aiming to win.
As millions eagerly await the announcement of winners, the prize breakdown for the Mega Millions is as follows:
– Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
– Match 5 White Balls: between $2 million and $10 million
– Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: from $20,000 to $100,000
– Match 4 White Balls: from $1,000 to $5,000
– Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: from $400 to $2,000
– Match 3 White Balls: from $20 to $100
– Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: from $20 to $100
– Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: from $14 to $70
– Match Mega Ball: from $10 to $50
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336. For those hoping to follow the drawing live, it can be streamed on YouTube, and results will be posted on the Mega Millions and Michigan Lottery websites shortly after the draw.
Winners have the option to choose between an annuity that pays out over 30 years or a one-time cash payment that reflects the total cash available in the jackpot pool. If multiple tickets share the jackpot, the prize will be distributed equally among all winning tickets.
Stay tuned for updates and follow the Detroit Free Press for the latest news on this developing story!
