The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb after going unclaimed in Tuesday’s drawing. With no ticket matching all six numbers, the top prize has rolled over and is now estimated at $90 million (cash option approximately $40.5 million) for the next draw.
This quiet stretch follows an exciting run earlier in the month when Mega Millions delivered two massive jackpots in quick succession—a staggering $980 million prize won in Georgia and a $90 million ticket claimed in New Jersey.
No Grand Prize Winner in December 16 Drawing
The Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Mega Millions drawing produced no jackpot winner for the advertised $80 million annuity prize (cash value $36.2 million). The winning numbers were:
White balls: 20 · 24 · 46 · 59 · 65
Gold Mega Ball: 7
No player matched all five white balls to claim a seven-figure prize either. However, a few tickets came close:
- Four tickets matched four white balls + Mega Ball. Two of them won $20,000 each, while the other two took home $30,000 each thanks to the 3X Megaplier.
As the jackpot rolls on, anticipation builds for Friday’s drawing. While the odds remain long, the growing prize keeps dreamers coming back—proof that sometimes the real thrill is in the chase.
Play responsibly, and may the numbers be with you.
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In any case, the Mega Millions jackpot has now reached $90 million with a cash value of $40.8 million.
Fraudsters Try to Leverage Mega Millions’ Popularity
A day before the latest drawing, Mega Millions officials warned players of scammers who are impersonating Mega Millions officials online, leveraging the game’s recognizable logo to promote a fake “special drawing.”
Khalid Jones, executive director of the Virginia Lottery and lead director of Mega Millions said:
These criminals use a lot of tricks to create the appearance of legitimacy. These scams all have one thing in common: They try to trick you into getting your money or personal information by claiming that you have won a large lottery prize.
Khalid Jones, lead director, Mega Millions
Mega Millions encouraged fans to remain vigilant and be wary of insidious fraudsters. A full list of suggestions on avoiding scams is available on Mega Millions’ official website.