On May 6, 2025, lottery players across the United States awaited the latest draw results with anticipation, hoping their lucky numbers would turn into life-changing wins. The Mega Millions numbers drawn that night were 16, 17, 43, 46, 58, with a Mega Ball of 16—a combination repeated across several states, including South Dakota, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Louisiana.
In South Dakota, these Mega Millions results were accompanied by the Lucky For Life numbers: 15, 31, 33, 35, 46, with a Lucky Ball of 17. Prizes of $100 or less could be claimed at any lottery retailer, while larger prizes required mailing a signed ticket and claim form to the South Dakota Lottery office in Pierre.
Wisconsin reported identical Mega Millions results. Additional winning numbers included:
- Pick 3: 5-7-3 (midday), 4-4-0 (evening)
- Pick 4: 5-0-5-2 (midday), 5-1-7-2 (evening)
- All or Nothing: 01-03-06-08-09-13-14-15-17-19-20 (midday), 02-03-04-06-13-14-15-18-19-21-22 (evening)
- Badger 5: 08-12-17-23-27
- SuperCash: 04-07-10-19-23-35 (no Doubler)
Wisconsin players could claim up to $599 at retailers. Prizes from $600 to $199,999 could be redeemed by mail or at a Lottery Office. Winnings of $200,000 or more had to be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office, and winners were advised to call ahead.
In Virginia, the Mega Millions results matched those in other states. The state also announced these numbers:
- Pick 3: 7-5-8 (day), 0-3-7 (night)
- Pick 4: 9-2-2-3 (day), 7-1-2-2 (night)
- Pick 5: 5-6-9-4-4 (day), 2-7-3-1-9 (night)
- Cash4Life: 08-19-32-44-59, Cash Ball 03
- Cash Pop: Coffee Break – 13, Prime Time – 07, Rush Hour – 05, Lunch Break – 12
Louisiana also reported the same winning numbers for Mega Millions. Lottery retailers could pay out prizes up to $600. Prizes over that amount had to be claimed by mail or in person at the Louisiana Lottery office in Baton Rouge. Winnings above $5,000 must be redeemed in person.
Players in all states were reminded of the regular drawing schedules. Powerball draws take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:59 p.m. CT. Mega Millions is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 p.m. CT. Additional games such as Lucky For Life, Lotto America, Dakota Cash, and SuperCash have their own set times throughout the day.
As the draw results are revealed, players across the country continue to hold onto hope, wondering if they might be the next big winner.
