The Mega Millions draw took place on Friday night, June 6, at 11 p.m. ET with a towering estimated jackpot of $223 million. If someone had matched all six numbers, they would’ve faced an enviable decision: take the full annuity or walk away with a lump sum of $99.4 million in cold, hard cash.
So far in 2025, three people have already defied the odds and struck Mega Millions gold. The latest winner came forward on April 18 in Ohio, snagging a $112 million prize. Before that, Illinois celebrated a massive $344 million jackpot winner on March 25. The first Mega Millions millionaire of the year emerged on January 17, walking away with $113 million.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Friday, June 6, 2025
The winning combination for the June 6 drawing was:
16, 40, 54, 56, 57, and the Mega Ball was 3.
Was There a Jackpot Winner?
Unfortunately, no one hit the jackpot this time—and nobody scored a Match 5 prize either. That means the excitement only builds from here. The jackpot for the upcoming Tuesday, June 10 drawing has skyrocketed to $243 million, with a tempting cash option of $108 million.
How to Play Mega Millions
Dreaming of your own multimillion-dollar moment? Here’s how to jump into the Mega Millions action:
First, you’ll need to buy a ticket. These are widely available at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and in some states, even online. Yes, it’s that easy.
Next, choose your numbers. You’ll select five white balls numbered from 1 to 70, and one gold Mega Ball numbered from 1 to 25.
Not sure what numbers to play? No problem. Just ask for a Quick Pick or Easy Pick, and the system will randomly generate your numbers for you. No stress, just luck.
What’s New with the Megaplier?
In an exciting twist, every Mega Millions ticket now comes with a built-in multiplier. This means non-jackpot prizes can now automatically be boosted by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X—no need to pay extra for the “Megaplier” add-on like in the past.
Here’s the current distribution of Megaplier balls:
- 5 balls are 2X
- 6 balls are 3X
- 3 balls are 4X
- 1 ball is 5X
So, while the jackpot grabs the headlines, those second and third-tier prizes just got a lot more exciting.
Where to Buy Lottery Tickets
Wondering where you can grab your chance at fortune? Mega Millions tickets are sold in-person at thousands of retail locations—think gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. In certain states, you can also buy tickets online. And yes, in some busy airport terminals, you might even find lottery kiosks waiting to serve your lucky break on the go.
With the Mega Millions jackpot climbing once again and the next draw just around the corner, now’s the time to get your ticket, pick your numbers (or let fate decide), and get in the game. Because someone’s going to win—why not you?
