Arizona lottery players target $100 Million Mega Millions jackpot tonight, highest drawing since fall

Arizona lottery players will have a chance to win a $100 million Mega Millions jackpot tonight, December 23, 2025. This marks one of the highest prize amounts since the fall, when the game reached $983 million in November.

Tonight’s Mega Millions Drawing Offers Record-Chasing Prize to Arizona Players

The $100 million jackpot represents a significant prize for Arizona lottery players hoping to strike it rich before the holiday season ends. Players can purchase tickets at retailers across Arizona until approximately 9 p.m. PT on Tuesday evening.

The drawing will take place at 11 p.m. ET, which translates to 8 p.m. Arizona time. Winners will be announced shortly after the drawing concludes, with results posted on the official Mega Millions website and Arizona Lottery platforms.

How to Play and Understanding Your Chances

Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 plus one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot. The overall odds of winning any prize stand at approximately 1 in 23, though the jackpot odds are 1 in 290.5 million.

A single $5 ticket could change your life overnight. Quick Pick selections let machines choose random numbers automatically. Arizona winners can remain anonymous under state law when claiming prizes of $100,000 or greater.

Game Element	Details
White Ball Range	1 to 70 (pick 5)
Mega Ball Range	1 to 24 (pick 1)
Ticket Cost	$5 per play
Overall Winning Odds	1 in 23.08
Jackpot Odds	1 in 290,472,336

Payout Options Give Winners Critical Financial Choices

If you win the $100 million jackpot, you’ll face an important decision between two payout options. The annuity provides 30 annual payments over 29 years starting with an immediate payment, with each subsequent payment increasing by 5%.

Alternatively, the cash option of $45.5 million provides a one-time lump sum immediately. Many winners choose the cash option for immediate access to funds, though financial experts note the annuity guarantees long-term income security over decades.

“The Mega Millions annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. Each payment is 5% bigger than the previous one.”

— Mega Millions Official, megamillions.com

Fall’s Record-Breaking $983 Million Jackpot Shows Winning Is Possible

Just over a month ago, a lucky player won the largest Mega Millions prize of 2025. The $983 million jackpot was won on November 14 with a ticket purchased in Newnan, Georgia. That winner faced the same choice: immediate cash of $453.6 million or the full annuity over 30 years.

Arizona itself has produced jackpot winners at Mega Millions. In January 2025, an Arizona lottery player won $112 million, claiming one of the year’s biggest prizes. That ticket holder has the option to remain anonymous under Arizona law, which protects winners’ privacy.

“Winners of $100,000 or greater may elect to keep their name permanently confidential in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) §5-573(D).”

— Arizona Lottery, arizonalottery.com

Could Tonight’s Drawing Change Your Life Before 2026?

Time is running out for Arizona players hoping to win before the holiday ends. Purchase your ticket today at any authorized Arizona lottery retailer. Winners will be drawn at 11 p.m. ET tonight, with results available immediately after.

Remember responsible gaming practices and only spend what you can afford. The odds are tough, but someone always wins—and it could be you. Check your numbers carefully after tonight’s drawing concludes.

Sources

• Mega Millions Official – Drawing details, payout amounts, and game rules
• Arizona Lottery – Prize claiming procedures and anonymity protections
• Yahoo News – Tonight’s jackpot amount and cash option confirmation