Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 5 drawing revealed as jackpot rises

The Mega Millions winning numbers for the December 5, 2025 drawing have been released. The jackpot was set at 50 million dollars after a previous winner in New Jersey claimed the top prize earlier in the week. No ticket matched all six numbers on Friday night.

The drawing confirmed the next jackpot will now increase for the upcoming December 9 event. Officials reported one Match 5 winner in California who secured a two million dollar prize. The main jackpot continues to grow after several rollovers.

Full breakdown of the Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 5

The winning numbers drawn on December 5 were 34, 38, 42, 44, 69 and the gold Mega Ball was 8. These numbers were announced during the Friday night drawing and verified shortly after. The jackpot remained unclaimed, extending the streak of no grand-prize winners.

According to lottery officials, the next drawing on December 9 is now set at 60 million dollars. The previous jackpot was won on December 2 by a player in New Jersey who matched all six numbers and reset the pot. That win came only weeks after a Georgia ticket secured a 983 million dollar jackpot on November 14.

The lottery continues to draw interest nationwide due to its large prize pools and frequent rollovers. Mega Millions requires players to match five white balls from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24. Players may choose their own numbers or use a computer-generated quick pick.

Officials note that many winners each week earn non-jackpot prizes. These include Match 3, Match 4, and Match 5 levels. The built-in multiplier applies to non-jackpot prizes and can increase payouts depending on the number selected for each drawing.

How the results affect upcoming drawings and participation

The absence of a jackpot winner on December 5 raises anticipation for the next event. Large rollovers typically bring higher participation as more players buy tickets. Officials expect the same trend heading into the December 9 drawing.

The recent pace of big wins has surprised many players. A 90 million dollar win earlier this week and a near-billion-dollar win last month created strong public interest. These back-to-back major wins highlight how unpredictable the results can be from one drawing to the next.

The Mega Millions winning numbers for December 5 continue a pattern of rollover drawings heading into the final stretch of the year. The increased jackpot for December 9 is expected to draw more attention as players look to close out 2025 with a chance at a life-changing prize.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What were the Mega Millions winning numbers for December 5?

The numbers were 34, 38, 42, 44, 69 and the gold Mega Ball was 8. No ticket matched all six numbers.

Q2: Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot on December 5?

No jackpot winner was reported. One Match 5 ticket in California secured a two million dollar prize.

Q3: What is the next Mega Millions jackpot amount?

The next jackpot is estimated at 60 million dollars for the December 9 drawing.

Q4: How do players pick Mega Millions numbers?

Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. They can choose manually or use a quick pick.

Q5: How often does Mega Millions produce large jackpots?

Large jackpots occur when multiple rollovers happen. Recent drawings have included jackpots of 90 million and 983 million dollars.