Mega Millions Rolls Into the Holidays With a $90M Jackpot

Just in time for the holiday season, Mega Millions delivered another exciting drawing with a $90 million jackpot on the line Friday, Dec. 19. After no one hit all the numbers in the Dec. 16 draw, the prize stayed up for grabs — and one lucky ticket could turn into a massive payday.

If someone matched everything on Dec. 19, they’d have the option to take home a one-time cash payout of about $40.8 million. Not a bad way to wrap up the year.

? A Big Year for Mega Millions

2025 has been a busy year for the game, with six jackpot winners so far. The most recent win came earlier this month, when a New Jersey player scored a $90 million prize on Dec. 2.

?? Winning Numbers for Dec. 19, 2025

• White balls: 1 – 11 – 27 – 39 – 59

• Mega Ball: 18

Lottery officials will confirm and announce any winners after the drawing.

? How Mega Millions Works

• Cost: $5 per ticket

• Each ticket includes a built-in multiplier (2X–10X) that boosts non-jackpot prizes automatically

• Players choose five numbers from 1–70 and one Mega Ball from 1–24

• Prefer to keep it simple? A Quick Pick/Easy Pick lets the computer choose your numbers

? Where to Buy Tickets

Mega Millions tickets are sold at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and even some airport terminals.