Mega Millions Jackpot Remains Unclaimed After Aug. 25 Drawing The Mega Millions jackpot failed to find a winner following the Aug. 25 drawing, with no ticket matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball. The winning numbers for the Tuesday evening draw were 7, 10, 47, 48, and 50, with the Mega Ball number 14. The jackpot, which had already climbed to $130 million, was offered in a cash value of $55.5 million. Despite the growing prize, no one claimed the top prize, leaving the amount to roll over for the next drawing. The next Mega Millions jackpot is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28, at 11 p.m. ET, with an estimated minimum payout of $145 million. This marks the second consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner, further inflating the prize pool. The game’s structure requires players to match all five white balls and the Mega Ball to secure the top prize, a feat with odds of 1 in 290,472,336. While the jackpot remained unclaimed, a single ticket purchased in New Mexico matched five white balls without the Mega Ball, earning the holder a $2 million prize. This outcome highlights the game’s tiered payout system, which includes smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers. For instance, players who match four white balls and the Mega Ball win $10 million, while those who match four white balls without the Mega Ball receive $5 million. Lower-tier prizes range from $2 million to $100,000, depending on the number of matched balls. The Mega Millions lottery is available in 45 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can purchase tickets in person at authorized retailers or online in participating states. In Michigan, for example, ticket sales close at 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw, giving players a narrow window to participate.#mega_millions #new_mexico #mega_ball #white_balls #mega_millions_lottery
