The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, June 27, 2025, delivered a massive $348 million jackpot, and a ticket sold in Virginia claimed the grand prize! Let’s dive into the numbers, the lucky winner, and what comes next.
🏆 Winning Numbers – Mega Millions Drawing (June 27, 2025)
The drawn numbers for Friday’s game were:
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White Balls: 18, 21, 29, 42, 50
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Mega Ball: 2
🌟 Jackpot Goes to Virginia
A single ticket purchased in Virginia matched all six numbers, making it the fourth Mega Millions jackpot win of 2025, and the first since April’s winner in Ohio.
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Virginia has now recorded 11 Mega Millions jackpots, with Friday's win being the largest in state history .
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The winner has the option between:
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Approx. $155.5 million in cash, or
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$348 million annuitized over 30 years.
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💰 Cash vs. Lump Sum & Taxes
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Choosing the cash option results in roughly $115.5 million after the standard 24% federal tax withholding, with additional state taxes potentially reducing the amount further.
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Lottery winners often consult financial advisors to decide between a lump sum or annuity, weighing long-term stability against immediate access to funds.
📊 Non-Jackpot Prizes & Game Format Updates
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With the new $5 ticket price, non-jackpot prizes are more generous.
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In the June 27 draw:
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Nearly 300,000 non-jackpot winners, e.g., five second-tier wins with 4 white balls + Mega Ball — prizes ranged from $20,000 to $40,000.
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Texas had over 24,000 minor winners, while Louisiana reported about 1,300.
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🎯 Odds & Participation
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Jackpot odds remain steep: 1 in 302 million.
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Draws occur twice weekly: Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET, with ticket sales closing about 16 minutes before the draw.
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Players select five white numbers (1–70) and one Mega Ball (1–25), or can opt for a Quick Pick. Adding the $1 Megaplier enhances smaller winnings by 2X–10X.
⏭️ What’s Next: The Tuesday Draw
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The jackpot resets to $50 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET. Tickets will be available until around 10:44 p.m. ET.
🧾 Quick Summary:
| Category | Details |
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| Date of Draw | June 27, 2025 (Friday) |
| Jackpot | $348 million (annuity) |
| Cash Value | $155.5 million |
| Winning Numbers | 18, 21, 29, 42, 50 + Mega Ball: 2 |
| Winning State | Virginia |
| Next Drawing | July 1, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET |
| Ticket Price | $2 (+ $1 for Megaplier) |
| Jackpot Odds | 1 in 302 million |
🧠 Did You Know?
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Virginia allocates all lottery profits to education via the Virginia Lottery Proceeds Fund.
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Mega Millions saw its largest jackpot ever in 2023—a staggering $1.602 billion.
🔎 Why This Win Matters
A jackpot win of this magnitude means:
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A life-changing moment for one lucky Virginiaplayer.
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A surge in excitement across the nation, and renewed buzz heading into July’s draw.
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A record-setting moment for Virginia Lottery and the educational funds that benefit from the proceeds.
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