Mega Millions numbers from last night’s drawing on December 16, 2025 have been announced. The winning combination was 20, 24, 46, 59, 65 with a Mega Ball of 7. The $80 million jackpot continues to roll over as no ticket holder matched all six numbers.
🔥 Quick Facts
- The December 16 drawing produced zero jackpot winners for the $80 million prize
- Cash option value was $36.2 million for the annuitized prize
- No second prize winners matched five numbers plus the Mega Ball
- The next drawing occurs Friday, December 19, with the jackpot expected to grow significantly
Mega Millions Drawing Results from Last Night
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Tuesday evening’s Mega Millions drawing brought excitement to lottery players across America, but the $80 million jackpot remains unclaimed. The winning numbers drawn were 20-24-46-59-65 with Mega Ball 7. This marks the second consecutive drawing without a grand prize winner.
Players with matching numbers should verify their tickets immediately against official lottery records. While no one won the jackpot, there’s always a chance for smaller prize winners across multiple prize tiers. The cash value option for the unclaimed jackpot sits at $36.2 million.
Your Prize Distribution and Winning Chances
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Mega Millions features nine different prize tiers, giving players multiple ways to win beyond the jackpot. Players matching just the Mega Ball alone win the minimum prize.
| Match | Prize Tier | Typical Payout |
| 5 of 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot | $80 Million (varies) |
| 5 of 5 numbers | Second Prize | $1 Million |
| Mega Ball only | Minimum Prize | $2 |
| 4 of 5 + Mega Ball | Third Tier | $10,000 |
When’s the Next Drawing and What to Expect
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, with drawings occurring twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM ET. With no jackpot winner in recent draws, the prize pool continues accumulating toward the next event.
When a jackpot rolls over, the accumulated funds carryover to the next drawing, often resulting in dramatically higher prizes. Players interested in Friday’s drawing should purchase tickets before the 11 PM ET cutoff on drawing night. Each Mega Millions ticket costs just $5 per play.
How to Claim Your Mega Millions Prize
If your ticket matched any winning combination, visit your state lottery office to claim smaller prizes. Most retailers can verify tickets and pay out prizes under specific amounts, typically $500 or less. Jackpot winners must visit their state lottery headquarters with legal documentation.
Winners have specific deadlines to claim prizes, typically ranging from 180 to 365 days depending on the state. Check your state’s lottery website immediately to confirm the exact deadline and process. Many lottery offices recommend hiring a tax attorney or financial advisor before claiming large prizes.
Why Did Nobody Win This $80 Million Jackpot?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, making it statistically one of the toughest prizes to claim. Drawing six correct numbers from a possible 70 white balls and 25 Mega Balls requires incredible luck. Multiple drawings without winners are entirely normal in lottery games.
This frequency of rollovers creates the massive jackpots that occasionally reach over $1 billion. The record Mega Millions jackpot was $1.537 billion, won in October 2018, showing how rollovers can dramatically grow prize pools.
Sources
- USA Today – Mega Millions winning numbers and jackpot information
- Official Mega Millions – Winning numbers and prize verification
- Cleveland.com – Lottery results and upcoming drawings
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