The Mega Millions drawing for May 2, 2025 came and went with no jackpot winner but plenty of hopefuls are checking their tickets after the Friday night numbers were revealed.
The winning numbers for Friday’s draw were: 14, 37, 40, 41, 68, with the Mega Ball: 2
The jackpot stood at $80 million, with a cash option of $36.4 million. Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over to an estimated $90 million for the next draw on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
This marks another week without a grand prize winner, though smaller prizes are still in play. States like New York, California, and Illinois saw several second- and third-tier winners:
- 11 fourth-place winners matched four white balls, collecting between $1,000 to $2,500 depending on whether they added the Megaplier.
- 28 players matched three numbers plus the Mega Ball, securing smaller prizes ranging from $400 to $2,000.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions drawings happen twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET, which is 8:30 a.m. IST the following day for Indian players tracking the results online.
How to play Mega Millions
To play, participants choose five numbers between 1 and 70, and one Mega Ball between 1 and 25. You can also opt for a “Quick Pick” to have numbers randomly generated.
Tickets are available at authorized retailers in 45 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In select states, you can buy online via apps like Jackpocket, which is an official digital courier service.
Megaplier Info
Mega Millions now includes a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot winnings up to 10x, and it’s no longer a paid add-on. There are 15 multiplier balls total:
- 2X (5 balls)
- 3X (6 balls)
- 4X (3 balls)
- 5X (1 ball)
Notable Wins in 2025 So Far
- April 18: A winner in Ohio took home $112 million
- March 25: A $344 million jackpot was won in Illinois
- January 17: Another big win kicked off the year
If no winner is announced over the weekend, the Tuesday drawing could spark a ticket-buying frenzy with the jackpot creeping toward nine figures again.
To view past winning numbers, prize breakdowns, or to see if your ticket qualifies for any prize, visit the official MegaMillions.com.
