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The Mega Millions Lottery: How It Works and Where to Play
USASaturday, December 27, 2025
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How to Play
- Cost: $5 per play
- Number Selection: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1 to 24
- Quick Pick: Let the system select numbers for you
Recent Jackpot
- Amount: $125 million (as of December 26, 2025)
- Options:
- Lump sum: $56.9 million
- Annual payments: Increasing each year
2025 Winners
- Total Jackpot Winners: 6
- Previous Winner: New Jersey (December 2)
- Prize: $90 million
- December 26 Drawing:
- Numbers: 9, 19, 31, 63, 64
- Mega Ball: 7
- Result: No jackpot winner
- Secondary Prize: $2 million (Kentucky)
Where to Play
- Locations: 45 states, District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Ticket Sales:
- Physical locations: Gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores
- Online: Available in some states
- Mobile app: Jackpocket (certain states)
Notable Wins in 2025
- Largest Jackpot: $983 million (Georgia, November 14)
- Other Big Wins:
- $348 million (Virginia)
- $344 million (Illinois)
Responsible Gaming
- Odds of Winning: Very low
- Advice: Gamble responsibly, only spend what you can afford to lose
- Resources: Available for those with gambling problems
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