Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $90M for May 6 Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a whopping $90 million for the upcoming drawing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Players can choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a lump sum of approximately $42.6 million before taxes. Tickets cost $2 per play and require picking five white balls from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
The game offers nine prize tiers, with the odds of winning the grand prize standing at 1 in 302,575,350. For a $2 win, the odds are more favorable at 1 in 37. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday night in Atlanta, Georgia, with the next one set for May 6, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET.
Players can also opt for the Megaplier feature, which costs an additional $1 and can multiply non-jackpot winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. In the U.S., only Pennsylvania offers official online ticket sales for Mega Millions, with other states selling tickets at authorized lottery retailers. The Pennsylvania Lottery has introduced a new MegaFun event and expanded online options this year.
The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $90 million for the May 6, 2025, drawing. Players can choose between an annuity and a lump sum, with tickets costing $2 per play. The game offers multiple prize tiers and the Megaplier option. Tickets are available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with Pennsylvania being the only state offering official online sales.
