Thu May 08 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $90 Million; Winning Numbers Announced
**New York, May 6, 2025** – The Mega Millions lottery jackpot soared to an estimated $90 million for Tuesday night’s drawing, leaving hopefuls across the nation with their eyes on the prize. The winning numbers for the May 6th drawing have been revealed as 16-17-43-46-58, with a Mega Ball of 16.
This marks the first jackpot win since March 25th, when a lucky Illinois resident claimed a staggering $344 million prize. The odds of winning the jackpot remain slim, at 1 in 290,472,336.
The lottery introduced a new multiplier feature, replacing the Megaplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x. This multiplier is randomly selected and printed on the ticket. The cost to play remains $5, inclusive of the multiplier.
Prize amounts vary depending on the number of matching numbers, ranging from a $10 minimum for matching only the Mega Ball to millions for matching all five white balls. A full prize breakdown is available on the Mega Millions website.
Winners have the choice between a lump-sum cash payout or an annuity, paid out over 30 years with each subsequent payment 5% larger than the previous one. This annuity option is designed to protect winners from inflation. In the event of multiple winners, the jackpot will be divided equally.
Tickets can be purchased at participating retailers until 10:00 PM in New York, and 10:45 PM in New Jersey and Connecticut. Online ticket purchases are available in select states. For those who prefer to leave the number selection to chance, a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” option is available.
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held this Friday, May 9th, at 11:00 PM. Good luck!
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