The Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 attracted millions of lottery players across the United States. As one of the most widely played lottery games in the country, Mega Millions continues to create excitement with every draw. Players from different states checked their tickets soon after the results were released, hoping their chosen numbers matched the official combination. Even for those who did not win the jackpot, the draw still offered multiple prize opportunities, making the game appealing to a wide audience.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for December 16, 2025
The official Mega Millions winning numbers for the Tuesday night drawing have been confirmed. The five white ball numbers drawn were:
- 65, 59, 24, 46, and 20.
- Mega Ball number: 7
Players should carefully compare each number on their ticket with the official results. Mega Millions offers several prize tiers, so matching some of the numbers may still result in a cash prize.
Did Anyone Win the Mega Millions Jackpot
No ticket matched all six numbers in the December 16, 2025 Mega Millions drawing. This means there was no jackpot winner in this draw. When the jackpot is not won, the prize amount rolls over to the next drawing and increases. This rollover system is what allows Mega Millions jackpots to grow to very large amounts over time and keeps excitement high for future draws.
How to Claim Your Mega Millions Prize
If your ticket has the same numbers as the winning Mega Millions numbers, do the following:
- Sign your ticket: Protect your ownership by signing the back of your ticket.
- Check the claim period: Claim a prize typically within 180 days, but varies by state.
- Choose your payment option: You will have a choice of receiving your prize in an annuity over 30 years or a lump-sum cash option.
- Prepare for taxes: Determine your federal tax and possibly state tax with will reduce the amount you receive.
- Claim your prize: Smaller prizes will be claimed at a lottery retailer, while large jackpots will have pre-determined procedures for claiming and may require you to visit your state lottery headquarters.
How Mega Millions is Played
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game played in most U.S. states. Players choose five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from a pool of 1 to 25. To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match. Players who match fewer numbers can still win smaller cash prizes.
When and Where Mega Millions Draws Take Place
The winning Mega Millions numbers are drawn twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM E.T. The draws will take place from a WSB-TV studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Anyone can watch the draw live on any local television channels, or players can check the winning results immediately on the Mega Millions official site.
Old Mega Millions Winning Numbers
Players often look for past draw results to study patterns or compare recent numbers. Old Mega Millions winning numbers also help with interlinking previous updates and keeping track of jackpot growth over time. You can explore earlier results and previous draw coverage below.
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