Virginia Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $181 Million Ahead of Tuesday Drawing

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an impressive $181 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no ticket holders won the top prize in the previous drawing held last Friday.

If a player successfully matches all six winning numbers during the drawing set for 11 p.m. ET, they will have the option of a one-time cash payment amounting to $84.5 million.

The latest drawing comes on the heels of a $113 million jackpot win by a ticket holder in Arizona, marking yet another significant payout for the popular lottery game. According to Mega Millions data, only four tickets matched all six numbers in 2024, which represents the fewest jackpots awarded in a single calendar year since the game was launched in 2002.

The winning numbers for the upcoming Mega Millions drawing on February 25, 2025, are expected to be widely observed by eager participants across the nation.

Players must select six numbers from the provided range: five white balls numbered 1 to 70 and a gold Mega Ball ranging from 1 to 25. If players prefer to leave their choices up to chance, they can request a ‘Quick Pick’ or ‘Easy Pick,’ allowing a computer to generate random numbers.

For an additional dollar, participants can enhance their chances of winning non-jackpot prizes by adding the ‘Megaplier’ option, which multiplies the winnings by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier is drawn prior to the main Mega Millions lottery numbers.

As the excitement builds around the Mega Millions jackpot, many will be purchasing tickets from local convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. Several states also permit online ticket purchases, offering greater accessibility for eager lottery players.

The Jackpocket app simplifies the process, enabling users to choose their games, select numbers, view tickets, and collect winnings all from the convenience of their mobile devices.

For those who may have gambling concerns, resources are available: individuals can call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER for support and guidance.