Mega Millions Delivers More ’10x’ Wins- Louisiana Lottery

(Baton Rouge, LA) Since April 8, 2025, lottery players in Louisiana have been giving the "new" Mega Millions game a try. The game has been played in Louisiana since November of 2011, and despite big wins recently in Metairie, Lake Charles, Buras, Monroe, and New Iberia, the Louisiana Lottery has never had the pleasure of hosting a Mega Millions Jackpot winner.

That doesn't mean we haven't come close; there have been a few Match 5 Million tickets sold in Louisiana for Mega Millions over the past decade and a half, so you could say we've had tickets that missed the jackpot by just one number.

Who Won Mega Millions on Friday Night?

Friday night, the multi-state Mega Millions game was drawing for a top prize of $80 million for the annuitized jackpot (estimated) or $36.4 million for the lump sum. I'm often asked why those totals are different.  The annuity is paid out over 20 years, so the player also gets the interest that accrues during the payout period.

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A lump sum win is just that. You take the money that is in the "pot" at the time of the drawing. There has been much debate over which one is the better choice. If you're looking to leave a legacy for future generations, the annuity might be the best choice.

But if you're older and don't care about leaving a legacy, then the lump sum might be your choice. But those certainly aren't the only considerations you should make should you be faced with the life-changing decision of just "how many million dollars do I need". Oh, what a problem to have.

I guess we need to find out if you are burdened with making that big money decision based on Friday's drawing, May 3, 2025.  Here's the Mega Millions drawing from last night.

$80 million was on the line, and it appears as though that amount will stay put and grow for a few more days. Our source at Mega Millions confirmed that no tickets sold across the game's footprint matched the numbers needed to claim the jackpot prize.

Last night's draw also failed to produce a Match 5 Million win around the Mega Millions universe. The largest prize that I saw from the overall winners was a top prize of $5,000. That's kind of weak, if you ask me. But that's the way the lottery balls bounce, right?

What Were the Mega Millions Lottery Numbers from Friday Night?

Speaking of bouncing lottery balls, here were the numbers that we saw bouncing out of the hopper in Friday's Mega Millions game.

14   37   40   41   68   Mega Ball 02

If you're holding a ticket that has a Mega Ball match or more, you'll want to enter those numbers at the Official Louisiana Lottery website. Not only can you confirm the amount of the prize that you've won, but you can also get details on when and where you can claim your prize.

The surprising stat I pulled from Louisiana's Mega Millions experience on Friday night was this: there were almost 50 tickets sold in the state that earned a prize with a "10x" multiplier on a Mega Ball match. That's a pretty nice windfall. The players spent $5 on their ticket, and they earned $50 for matching one number.

The Louisiana Lottery confirmed that 74 tickets sold in the state had winnings multiplied by 10. The largest single payout prize in Louisiana was $2,000. Three tickets sold for last night's game in Louisiana earned that amount.

What is the Powerball Jackpot for Saturday Night?

Your next chance at instant millions comes tonight in the Powerball drawing. The jackpot in that multi-state lottery game is $44 million, as that game is building its jackpot from a $167 million jackpot win last Saturday night.

There are two other draw games to play in Louisiana tonight. The Lotto jackpot is $650,00 and the Easy 5 game, which I feel like is the best value on the board, offers a top prize of $130,000. All of those games draw tonight.

What Time is the Powerball Drawing on Saturday Night?

The Powerball game will draw at 10 pm, Louisiana time. By rule, ticket sales for Powerball must cease at least one hour before the drawing, so keep that in mind if you're planning to play.

Remember that lottery games involve a risk of losing your money. If you have a gambling problem, seek help. It's out there and it's free if you dial 1-877-770-STOP (7867). The call and the conversations are also confidential. Good Luck.