Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $173 Million For May 27 Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, reached an estimated $173 million, with a cash option of $75.7 million, following no jackpot winner in the previous drawing. The winning numbers drawn were 6, 28, 34, 48, 62, and the Mega Ball was 9. Recent changes to the game include an increased ticket price of $5, a built-in multiplier for non-jackpot prizes, improved odds due to a reduction in the Mega Ball pool from 25 to 24, and larger minimum payouts for matching five white balls. These updates slightly improve the odds of winning the jackpot to 1 in 290,472,336 and enhance overall prize payouts. The jackpot was last won on April 18 by a player in Ohio. Winners can choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a reduced lump-sum cash payment.