UPDATE: The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, December 26, 2025, are officially announced, with a staggering jackpot of $125 million ($56.9 million cash option) up for grabs. The winning numbers are: 64, 63, 9, 31, 19, with the Mega Ball being 7.
Did anyone strike it rich and win the Mega Millions jackpot? The anticipation builds as players eagerly await the results. Check back soon to find out if there are any new millionaires from this drawing!
The next chance to win is already on the horizon, with the next Mega Millions drawing scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11 p.m., giving hopeful players just days to purchase their tickets.
In Michigan, ticket sales are open until 10:45 p.m. on drawing nights, both in-store and online. Each Mega Millions ticket costs $5 to play, allowing players to select six numbers: five from a pool of 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). Alternatively, players can opt for the Easy Pick/Quick Pick feature for a random selection.
The Mega Millions game now includes a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even ten times, increasing the stakes for players.
Winning Mega Millions prizes can be substantial. The jackpot is awarded for matching all five white balls plus the Mega Ball, while matching five white balls alone can win players $2 million to $10 million, depending on the draw. Other prize tiers include amounts ranging from $10 to $100,000 for various combinations of white balls and the Mega Ball.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at a daunting 1 in 290,472,336. While the chances are slim, the allure of life-changing sums keeps players engaged and hopeful.
For those eager to watch the drawing live, it is available on YouTube or can be found on the official Mega Millions website and the Michigan Lottery platform.
Winners of the jackpot can choose between an annuity, which provides an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, or a one-time cash option that grants access to the entire jackpot prize pool. If multiple tickets win, the jackpot is divided equally among ticket holders.
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