Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $70 Million Ahead of April 29 Drawing

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $70 million for the drawing on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, due to no one matching all the winning numbers in the previous drawing on April 25.

If a player correctly matches all six numbers tonight, they will have the choice between a one-time cash payment of approximately $31.8 million or an annuity paid over 30 years.

The winning numbers for the April 29 drawing are: 16, 33, 40, 51, 57, and the Mega Ball is 10. The drawing occurs at 11 p.m. ET, with results posted shortly after.

This year has already seen three Mega Millions winners, with the most recent winning a jackpot of $112 million. Notably, a single ticket holder from Illinois claimed a previous jackpot of $344 million on March 25. The upcoming draw on May 2 could see further growth in the jackpot.

To play Mega Millions, participants must purchase a ticket at various locations like convenience stores or gas stations. In some states, tickets can also be bought online. Each ticket costs $5 and requires players to select five white ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. There is also a “Quick Pick” option, where the system randomly generates numbers.

Another notable change is that the Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, without any additional costs. This replaces the previously offered Megaplier feature.

With odds of winning the jackpot set at 1 in 290,472,336, players continue to be drawn to the excitement of potentially life-changing prizes.

For those interested in claiming their winnings, a jackpot can be divided among multiple winners if they all select the correct numbers.

As the lottery continues to attract attention, the next drawing is just around the corner, making every ticket purchased an opportunity for wealth.