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Mega Millions: Did You Win $120 Million?

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According to officials, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing was projected to be $120 million, with a cash payout option of $52.8 million.Mega Millions website. 

The last time someone hit the jackpot was when a lottery participant inOn June 27th, Virginia claimed a $348 million victory in the Mega Millions lottery.

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In other news, the Powerball jackpot has reached $350 million, offering a cash payout of $156.5 million, as reported by the .Powerball website. 

Could you tell me the winning Mega Millions numbers for July 25, 2025?

The Mega Millions winning combination for Friday, July 25, 2025, is:

14, 21, 25, 49, 52, plus the Megaball number 7.

Looking for an edge? The most frequently selected numbers in Mega Millions are:

Were there any winners in yesterday's Mega Millions drawing?

Since nobody won, the jackpot is expected to climb to $130 million, with a $57.5 million cash payout, for the July 29 drawing.

What modifications have been made to the Mega Millions lottery?

Here's an overview of the modifications that.Mega Millions was put into effect on April 8.

  • The cost of tickets for the April 8 drawing is going up, from $2 to $5.
  • Each ticket comes with a multiplier (currently an additional $1). When you buy your ticket, it will be randomly assigned a multiplier of 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.
  • If you match all five white balls, you'll now win from $2 million to $10 million, thanks to the integrated multiplier.
  • The smallest prize available is $10, while the largest non-jackpot prize is $10 million.
  • After someone wins the top prize, Mega Millions will reset to a starting jackpot of $50 million, a significant increase from the previous $20 million.
  • The quantity of Mega Balls was reduced from 25 to 24, which improves the likelihood of winning, shifting the odds from 1 in 302,575,350 to 1 in 290,472,336.
  • The chances of winning at least something are now better, going from 1 in 24 to 1 in 23.

What are the updated prize amounts for Mega Millions?

  • Jackpot: remains the same.
  • Five white balls:rose from $1 million to at least $2 million, but no more than $10 million.
  • Four white spheres in addition to the Mega Ball:The amount was raised from $10,000 to a range of $20,000–$100,000.
  • Four white balls:The amount was raised from $500 to a range of $1,000 to $5,000.
  • Three white balls in addition to the Mega Ball:rose from $200 to a range of $400-$2,000.
  • Three white balls:The range has been raised from $10 to a new minimum of $20 and a maximum of $100.
  • Two white spheres in addition to the Mega Ball:The range has been raised from $10 to a new minimum of $20 and a maximum of $100.
  • A solitary white ball in addition to the Mega Ball:rose from $4 to at least $14 and at most $70.
  • Mega Ball:rose from $2 to a range of $10 to $50.

When will the next Mega Millions drawing take place?

Mega Millions lottery drawings occur twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 11:00 PM.

More: A New Jersey resident who won $1 million in the Mega Millions lottery had a premonition, stating, "I'm going to win one day."

What's the process for participating in Mega Millions?

Tickets now cost $5 each and come with a multiplier that can boost your potential winnings up to 10 times the initial prize amount (excluding the jackpot).

Players choose five numbers between 1 and 70 for the white balls, and one number between 1 and 24 for the Mega Ball (previously, the Mega Ball range was 1 to 25). Alternatively, a randomly generated "Quick Pick" can be selected by the lottery machine. Purchasing a ticket does not require U.S. citizenship or residency in the state where the ticket is bought.

More: A New York resident is having trouble believing he actually won the $476 million Mega Millions prize.

What is the required number of matching balls to win a Mega Millions prize?

Matching only the Mega Ball guarantees you a win of at least $10. If you don't hit the jackpot, matching all five white balls (excluding California) will still net you a minimum of $2 million. You canSee the complete list of Mega Millions prize amounts on their website..

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In what locations can you play Mega Millions?

Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The following states do not participate in the Mega Millions lottery:Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

Lucky? Here's a list of the states that have produced the most Mega Millions jackpot winners.

Where are lottery tickets sold?

You can buy tickets at gas stations, corner stores, and supermarkets. Lottery tickets might also be available at certain airport terminals.

You also have the option to purchase tickets via the internet.Jackpocket, the USA TODAY Network's authorized digital lottery app.In the following U.S. states—Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia—the Jackpocket app enables users to select their preferred lottery game and numbers, submit their entry, view their ticket, and claim any prizes, all from their mobile device or personal computer.

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When is the last chance to purchase Mega Millions tickets?

1. Each state has a different cutoff time for buying Mega Millions tickets, so it's best to buy them well in advance. 2. Depending on the state, the deadline could be anywhere from fifteen minutes to over an hour before the drawing. 3. Certain lottery apps offered by third parties may have deadlines as much as two hours before the drawing. 4. To illustrate, in New Jersey, Jackpocket stops selling tickets at 9:15 p.m. for the 11 p.m. ET drawing.

Find out the due date for your location by clicking here.

What's the likelihood of me hitting the jackpot?

It's fun to play Mega Millions, but hold off on splurging like a millionaire until you actually hit the jackpot.

The chances of hitting the jackpot are a staggering 1 in 290,472,336.

Unlucky? Here are 13 improbable events that have a higher chance of occurring than hitting the jackpot.

What is meant by "cash option"?

In the U.S., the biggest lottery games typically present jackpot winners with a choice between two payout methods: annuity or a lump-sum cash payment.

With the annuity payout, you receive the money gradually. It starts with an initial payment, followed by 29 yearly payments that grow by 5% annually. Choosing the cash option means receiving a one-time payment that's much less than the jackpot amount advertised, but you get all the money at once, without waiting for years.

Is it possible for someone who wins a jackpot to keep their identity private?

In certain states, such as New Jersey, lottery winners have the option to remain unnamed. While this wasn't always permitted, winners can now maintain their anonymity according to current regulations.a law enacted with Governor Phil Murphy's signature. In some states, the winner's identity and place of residence are released to the public. Contact your state's lottery organization for details.

What are the ten highest Mega Millions payouts ever?

These are the 10 largest Mega Millions jackpot prizes in history:

  1. $1.602 billion,August 8, 2023: Victory in Florida.
  2. $1.537 billion,October 23, 2018: Victory in South Carolina
  3. $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023: Victory in Maine
  4. $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022: Victory achieved in Illinois.
  5. $1.269 billion, 27 December 2024: Victory achieved in California.
  6. $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024: Victory achieved in New Jersey.
  7. $1.05 billion, January 22, 2021: Victory in Michigan
  8. $810 million,September 10, 2024: Victory in the Lone Star State.
  9. $656 million, March 30, 2012: The jackpot was split by three winning tickets in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland.
  10. $648 million, December 17, 2013: The jackpot was split between two winning tickets, one in California and one in Georgia.

What's the biggest lottery prize anyone in the U.S. has ever won?

Here's a summary of the biggest jackpot prizes claimed in the US from Powerball and Mega Millions.

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: Victory in California
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: Victory achieved in California.
  3. $1.602 billion, Mega Millions drawing on August 8, 2023: The winning ticket was sold in Florida.
  4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: The jackpot was split between three winning tickets in California, Florida, and Tennessee.
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: Victory in South Carolina.
  6. $1.348 billion,Mega Millions drawing on January 13, 2022: The winning ticket was sold in Maine.
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Victory in Illinois
  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Victory in Oregon.
  9. $1.269 billion, Mega Millions, December 27, 2024: Victory achieved in California.
  10. $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Victory in New Jersey
  11. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Victory Achieved in California
  12. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: Victory in Michigan.
  13. $842.4 million, Powerball,January 1, 2024: Victory in Michigan
  14. $810 million, Mega Millions drawing on September 10, 2024: The winning ticket was sold in Texas.
  15. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Victory achieved in Wisconsin.
  16. $758.7 million Powerball prize, drawn on August 23, 2017: The winning ticket was sold in Massachusetts.
  17. $754.6 million, Powerball: February 6, 2023: Victory in Washington.
  18. $731.1 million,, Powerball,January 20, 2021: Victory secured in Maryland.
  19. $699.8 million, Powerball, October 4, 2021: Victory in California
  20. Powerball, October 27, 2018: A $687.8 million jackpot was split between two winning tickets in Iowa and New York.

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This piece was initially published on NorthJersey.com.Mega Millions results are in for Friday, July 25. Time to check your tickets for a shot at the $120 million jackpot.

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