Mega Millions, 13 June: One lucky ticket could change everything.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery drawing held on Friday, June 13, have been revealed, with a staggering $264 million jackpot up for grabs. Despite the superstition tied to Friday the 13th, millions of Americans took their chances — and now it’s time to check if luck was on your side.
The winning numbers are: 8, 10, 22, 40, 47
Mega Ball: 1
No immediate jackpot winner has been announced, meaning the prize could roll over and continue to grow ahead of next Tuesday’s drawing, which is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. ET on June 17, 2025.
A Surge in Interest and a Bit of Trivia
The prize jumped from $243 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous draw on June 10. That has only increased anticipation around this week’s draw — which fell on the rarely occurring Friday the 13th.
Interestingly, despite its unlucky reputation, Friday the 13th has a history of big lottery wins. In January 2023, a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot was claimed in Maine — also on Friday the 13th. The winning ticket was claimed anonymously through a trust.
How Mega Millions Works
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play, and players select five white ball numbers (1–70) and one Mega Ball number (1–25). A player who matches all six numbers wins the jackpot, which can be claimed either as:
- An annuity: Paid out in 30 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year
- A lump sum: One-time cash payment (for Friday’s draw, approximately $117.3 million before taxes)
Jackpots reset after a win, but if no one matches all six numbers, the top prize continues to grow based on ticket sales and interest rates.
When Is the Next Mega Millions Drawing?
The next drawing is on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET, giving players another chance to chase a potentially larger prize. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday, including holidays.
As always, officials remind players to check their tickets carefully — even non-jackpot prizes can be life-changing. In recent drawings, multiple players across the U.S. have claimed $1 million prizes by matching the five white balls.
Play Responsibly
While the dream of winning big draws millions into the game, lottery officials encourage all participants to play responsibly. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
Good luck, and check those numbers — your life might have just changed.