One of the biggest lotteries in the United States was held this Tuesday, August 5. The Mega Millions drawing took place, offering a jackpot worth $150 million, a life-changing prize for anyone lucky enough to win it. Remember, this lottery is played every Tuesday and Friday across the U.S. Below, we share the results and winning numbers from this latest drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers for 8/5/25
The winning numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 5: 12-27-42-59-65 and the gold Mega Ball: 2
What Prizes Does Mega Millions Offer in the U.S.?
The Mega Millions lottery offers a variety of prizes depending on how many numbers a player matches — including whether the “Mega Ball” matches.
Prizes range from small cash amounts for matching just the Mega Ball, to massive jackpots for matching all five main numbers plus the Mega Ball.
In addition, there are secondary prizes based on different combinations of matched numbers, and players can increase their winnings (excluding the jackpot) using the Megaplier feature, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x.
When and What Time Is Mega Millions Played?
Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday night, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
The drawings are held at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s important to keep in mind the local time differences:
- 10:00 p.m. Central Time (CT)
- 9:00 p.m. Mountain Time (MT)
- 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
How Do You Play Mega Millions?
To play Mega Millions in the U.S., players choose:
- Five main numbers from 1 to 70
- One Mega Ball number from 1 to 25
Alternatively, players can choose the “Quick Pick” option to let the system generate numbers at random.
After purchasing a ticket, players wait for the draw. If their numbers match the ones drawn, they win prizes according to the number of matches and whether they matched the Mega Ball.
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