USA Lottery Results for December 5, 2025: Mega Millions $50M + 4 More Games

Friday's lottery drawings brought a $50M Mega Millions jackpot to the table. Five games drew prizes tonight, with winning numbers now posted for players to check their tickets.

Mega Millions

Mega Millions drew 34, 38, 42, 44, 69, with Mega Ball 8, for a $50M jackpot. That's the headline prize tonight.

Number 42 appeared in tonight's draw and has been showing up consistently. It appeared in 16.7% of the last 30 draws, well above typical frequency. Number 27 leads the hot numbers at 20.0%, though it didn't appear tonight. On the other end, five numbers have stayed absent at just 3.3% frequency: 35, 62, 36, 65, and 41. For detailed pattern tracking, check the Mega Millions analysis page.

Gimme 5

Gimme 5 posted numbers 3, 10, 30, 31, 34 for a $100K top prize. Tonight's draw included number 3, which has been appearing frequently.

The hot number pattern here is striking. Number 16 leads at 30.0% frequency, followed closely by number 3 at 26.7% and number 35 at 26.7%. Number 3's appearance tonight continues its recent trend. Meanwhile, three numbers have been notably absent: 32, 39, and 37 all sit at 3.3% frequency over the last 30 draws. You can track these patterns further at the Gimme 5 analysis page.

2by2

2by2 drew 4, 18, 11, 23 for a $22K top prize tonight. The winning combination came from a game with distinct hot and cold patterns.

Two numbers have dominated recent draws. Both 10 and 6 appeared in 26.7% of the last 30 drawings, significantly higher than expected rates. Number 17 sits at the opposite end, appearing in just 3.3% of recent draws. Tonight's numbers didn't include any of the hottest picks, but that's how the numbers fall sometimes.

Cash4Life

Tonight's Cash4Life numbers were 34, 44, 50, 51, 58, with Cash Ball 1, offering a $1K/Day for Life top prize. Number 58 appeared in the draw and has been showing up regularly.

Number 58 leads the hot numbers at 23.3% frequency over the last 30 draws. Number 23 follows at 20.0%, while three numbers tie at 16.7%: 9, 18, and 19. Five numbers have been absent at 3.3% frequency: 48, 8, 39, 21, and 7. These patterns don't predict future draws, but they show what's happened recently. Check the Cash4Life results page to compare your tickets.

Lucky for Life

Lucky for Life posted 4, 35, 38, 40, 41, with Lucky Ball 3, for a $1K/Day for Life jackpot. Tonight's draw included two numbers with interesting frequency patterns.

Numbers 41 and 4 both appeared tonight. Number 41 has been showing up in 26.7% of the last 30 draws, tied with number 8 for the highest frequency. Number 4 appeared in 20.0% of recent draws, matching numbers 16 and 32. Five numbers have stayed at 3.3% frequency: 27, 25, 14, 26, and 2. For more pattern analysis, visit the Lucky for Life analysis page.

How to Claim Your Prize

Make sure you check your tickets against tonight's winning numbers. You've got 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes in most cases, but deadlines vary by prize amount and location. Smaller prizes can typically be claimed at authorized retailers, while larger amounts require a visit to lottery headquarters or a regional office. Don't forget to sign the back of your ticket right away. Visit our USA lottery overview for specific instructions on where and how to claim based on your prize amount.

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What's Next

The next round of drawings is coming up soon. Mega Millions could push closer to that $100 Million mark with another rollover. Check back here for the latest winning numbers and hot/cold analysis across all games. Compare your tickets with official USA results as soon as numbers are posted.

Play Responsibly

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