No one matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, causing the estimated jackpot to roll over and climb to an impressive $70 million for the next drawing. While the top prize went unclaimed, thousands of players across the country still secured various smaller cash prizes.
Winning Numbers for July 8, 2025
The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, were:
04, 06, 38, 44, 62
And the Mega Ball was:
24
Jackpot Continues to Grow
With no grand prize winner, the Mega Millions jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Friday, July 11, 2025, is now estimated at $70 million (with a cash option of approximately $35.8 million).
Other Winners
Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, several players nationwide celebrated significant wins. Many tickets matched some of the drawn numbers, resulting in prizes ranging from a few dollars to thousands, depending on the number of matches and whether the Megaplier option was played. For instance, in New York, there were numerous winners of fourth and fifth-place prizes.
Next Drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at 11:00 PM ET. Tickets can be purchased at authorized lottery retailers.
How to play the Mega Millions
1. Purchase a Ticket:
- Mega Millions tickets cost $5 per play.
- You can buy them at licensed lottery retailers in participating states. Some jurisdictions also offer online play.
2. Choose Your Numbers:
- You need to select six numbers in total:
- Five white ball numbers: Choose five different numbers from 1 to 70.
- One gold Mega Ball number: Choose one number from 1 to 24.
- Quick Pick: If you don’t want to choose your own numbers, you can opt for “Quick Pick” (or “Easy Pick”). The lottery terminal will randomly generate all six numbers for you.
3. The Built-in Multiplier:
- Each Mega Millions play automatically includes a multiplier feature. This means that any non-jackpot prizes you win will be increased by a randomly assigned multiplier of 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. This multiplier is printed on your ticket.
4. Multi-Draw (Optional):
- You can choose to play the same numbers for multiple consecutive drawings. This is often called “Multi-Draw” or “Advance Play.” The number of consecutive draws you can play may vary by state, but commonly ranges from 2 to 26 draws.
5. Drawings:
- Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays (usually at 11:00 PM ET).
6. How to Win:
There are nine prize tiers in total, ranging from matching just the Mega Ball to matching all six numbers for the jackpot. The value of non-jackpot prizes is multiplied by the assigned multiplier on your ticket.
You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers drawn (five white balls + the Mega Ball).
