New York: If you’re feeling lucky (or just really want to stop checking your bank balance five times a day), tonight’s Mega Millions draw might be worth your attention. The estimated jackpot for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, stands at a staggering $202 million — enough to quit your job, buy a house, and fund a few impulsive decisions along the way.
Whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned number-picker, tonight’s draw could be your shot at that ultra-rare jackpot win.
What Time Is the Mega Millions Drawing?
- Draw Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Draw Time: 11:00 PM Eastern Time
- Ticket Cutoff (most states): Around 10:45 PM ET
📍Note: If you’re on the West Coast, that’s 8:00 PM Pacific Time — so make sure to grab your ticket before dinner, not after!
How to Play Mega Millions (In Case You Forgot)
To enter, you choose:
- Five numbers from 1 to 70
- One Mega Ball number from 1 to 25
- Each play costs $2, or $3 if you add the Megaplier (which multiplies non-jackpot winnings).
- And yes — you can Quick Pick if choosing numbers feels like a trust exercise with the universe.
Winning Numbers from the Last Draw (May 31, 2025)
In case you’re tracking patterns or hoping for lightning to strike twice:
- Winning Numbers: 2, 28, 37, 38, 58
- Mega Ball: 13
- Megaplier: 3x
The jackpot rolled over, which is why tonight’s is even juicier.
Most Commonly Drawn Numbers (as of 2025)
Some players love stats, so here are the most frequently drawn numbers so far this year:
- Main Numbers: 7, 14, 25, 36, 52
- Mega Ball: 22
Is it luck or probability? That’s up to you — but people do Google this before every big draw.
What Happens If You Win?
If you hit all six numbers:
- You choose between a lump sum (cash option ~$92 million after taxes)
- Or an annuity paid over 30 years (hello, millionaire life)
Either way, check your numbers carefully — and sign your ticket ASAP.
