Were you holding a Mega Millions ticket for the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 drawing? The winning numbers are in! Lottery players across the nation were hoping to claim the estimated $326 million jackpot.
Winning Numbers for June 24, 2025
The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, were:
10, 11, 18, 24, 60
The Gold Mega Ball number was:
20
The estimated cash option for this drawing was $145.7 million.
Was There a Mega Millions Jackpot Winner?
Unfortunately for hopeful players, no ticket matched all six numbers in the June 24 drawing to win the estimated $326 million jackpot.
Additionally, no tickets matched the five main white balls without the Mega Ball, which would have secured the second-tier prize of $2 million (before any multiplier).
Since the jackpot wasn’t won, it will roll over and continue to grow for the next drawing.
Next Mega Millions Drawing: $348 Million Jackpot
The next opportunity to play Mega Millions is on Friday, June 27, 2025. The estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing has climbed to an impressive $348 million, with a cash option estimated at $155.5 million.
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday night at 11 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Important Game Changes & How to Play
The Mega Millions game saw significant updates take effect on April 8, 2025. These changes include:
Ticket Price: A standard Mega Millions ticket now costs $5.
Built-in Multiplier: The former Megaplier feature was retired. Now, a multiplier is automatically included with every $5 ticket at no extra cost. This multiplier (ranging from 2X to 10X) is randomly assigned and can significantly increase non-jackpot prizes.
Increased Non-Jackpot Prizes: Due to the multiplier, the payouts for matching numbers (excluding the jackpot) have increased. For instance, matching five white balls now pays a minimum of $2 million and can reach up to $10 million depending on the assigned multiplier.
Improved Odds: The number of Mega Balls decreased from 25 to 24, slightly improving the odds of winning the jackpot from 1-in-302.5 million to 1-in-290,472,336. The overall odds of winning any prize also improved from 1-in-24 to 1-in-23.
Higher Starting Jackpot: The minimum starting jackpot after a win increased from $20 million to $50 million.
To play Mega Millions, select five numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). You can also choose the Easy Pick or Quick Pick option to have numbers randomly selected for you.
How Late Can You Buy a Ticket?
The deadline to purchase Mega Millions tickets varies by state. As examples:
In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales close at 10:45 p.m. on the night of the drawing.
In New York, sales typically close at 10 p.m.
In New Jersey and Connecticut, sales close at 10:45 p.m.
Many other states have deadlines ranging from 15 minutes to over an hour before the 11 p.m. ET drawing. Always check with your local lottery retailer or website for the exact cut-off time in your state.
Understanding Mega Millions Prizes (with Multiplier Ranges)
Here are the potential prizes based on matching numbers under the current game structure, with ranges reflecting the included multiplier:
Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
Match 5 White Balls: $2 million to $10 million
Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000 to $100,000
Match 4 White Balls: $1,000 to $5,000
Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400 to $2,000
Match 3 White Balls: $20 to $100
Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20 to $100
Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14 to $70
Match Mega Ball Only: $10 to $50
Remember, you only win a prize by matching at least the Mega Ball, or by matching at least two white balls and the Mega Ball.
Claiming the Jackpot: Annuity vs. Cash
If you are lucky enough to win the Mega Millions jackpot, you have two options for receiving your prize money:
- Annuity: This option provides an immediate initial payment followed by 29 annual payments. Each annual payment is 5% larger than the previous one, designed to help winners manage their wealth and purchasing power over time, especially with inflation.
- Cash Option: This is a single, lump-sum payment equal to the cash value in the jackpot prize pool. This amount is always less than the advertised annuity value but is received all at once.
If multiple winning tickets share the jackpot in the same drawing, the prize money (whether taken as annuity or cash) is split equally among all winning tickets. Be aware that state laws regarding winner anonymity vary.
Where to Find Winning Numbers
You can find the official Mega Millions winning numbers in several places:
Watch the live drawing on YouTube.
Check the official Mega Millions website (megamillions.com).
Visit your state’s official lottery website.
Check reputable news sources reporting lottery results.
The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on April 18, 2025, when a ticket in Ohio claimed a $112 million prize under the new game rules. Prior to that, a $344 million jackpot was won in Illinois on March 25, 2025.
Get your tickets ready for the next drawing on Friday, June 27, for a chance at the growing $348 million prize!
