Louisiana Lottery Mega Millions Results: May 10, 2025

Louisiana Lottery players have multiple opportunities to win with various drawing games, including Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing and Saturday’s other lottery offerings, all while contributing to the state’s educational funding.

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation, which joined the Mega Millions game in 2011, is one of 47 lotteries nationwide participating in this popular multi-state jackpot game that underwent significant changes in April 2025.

Mega Millions Game Changes

“On April 5th, Mega Millions gets a $50 million starting jackpot, a built-in prize multiplier and a $5 price,” according to Louisiana Lottery’s official website. This represents a substantial revision to the game, increasing both the entry price and the minimum starting jackpot value.

The changes to Mega Millions, which holds drawings on Tuesday and Friday evenings, are designed to create larger starting jackpots and faster-growing prize pools. The built-in prize multiplier enhances non-jackpot prizes without requiring players to pay for an additional feature as they previously did.

Sales for the new version of the game began on April 5, marking the most significant overhaul of Mega Millions in several years and potentially creating more millionaires in Louisiana and across the country.

Additional Lottery Games

Beyond Mega Millions, Louisiana offers several other draw-style games, including Powerball, which held its drawing on Saturday night with an estimated $82 million jackpot. Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. Central Time.

The lottery also features state-specific games like Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, with daily drawings at 9:59 p.m. These number games offer various play types and wagering options, allowing players to customize their play style and potential payouts.

Easy 5 and Lotto, two additional in-state jackpot games, hold drawings on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 9:59 p.m. Each offers a progressively growing jackpot until someone matches all the required numbers.

Financial Impact and Education Funding

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred nearly $45.1 million to the state treasury, continuing its mission of generating revenue for public education and other state priorities, as noted in a recent press release.

This contribution represents approximately one-third of lottery revenue, following the statutory allocation that directs 53.7% to player prizes, 35% to state contributions, 5.6% to retailer compensation, and the remainder to operational costs.

Since its inception, the lottery has been a significant revenue generator for Louisiana, with tens of millions of dollars annually directed to the state’s treasury to support various public programs and services.

Recent Winner Spotlight

Among the recent notable winners was Ronald Myers, who purchased a winning ticket at a Circle K store in Mandeville after participating in a community volunteer effort to pick up roadside trash. His story illustrates the unexpected moments when lottery luck can strike.

Another recent winner, Jonathan Mims, discovered a winning Mega Millions ticket in his wallet after claiming a previous $2,000 prize. This fortunate discovery led to another significant win, demonstrating how thoroughly checking tickets can sometimes lead to unexpected rewards.

The Louisiana Lottery regularly features winner stories on its website and social media channels, highlighting both major jackpot winners and those who claim smaller but still substantial prizes.

Promotional Activities

The Louisiana Lottery is currently running several promotions, including the Big Jackpot Game Promotion where players who purchase $10 worth of Powerball or Mega Millions tickets receive their choice of a themed promotional item.

Additionally, the lottery has joined other Powerball-participating states in the 2025 NASCAR Powerball promotion, which began in April. This national promotion offers special prizes and experiences tied to NASCAR events, adding an extra dimension of excitement for racing fans who play the lottery.

In March, the lottery paid out over $19.4 million in cash prizes to scratch-off game players alone, illustrating the substantial prize pool available across all game formats.

Prize Claiming Information

Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600, while prizes exceeding this amount must be claimed either in person at a Louisiana Lottery office or through the mail with specific documentation requirements.

For Mega Millions specifically, winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes. Those lucky enough to win a jackpot have 60 days after the ticket is validated to choose between the annuity and cash payment options.

Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed at a lottery office, with proper identification required. The claiming process includes tax withholding as required by federal and state law, with different rates applied depending on the winner’s citizenship status.

Group Play Considerations

For those who play in groups, the Louisiana Lottery offers specific guidance on claiming prizes as a collective. Only one prize check is issued, either to an individual or a legal entity such as a partnership or trust, with each group member needing to provide completed tax documentation.

While not necessary for cash option prizes, the lottery recommends that groups claiming annuity prizes form a legal entity with an assigned tax identification number to simplify the distribution and tax reporting process over the multi-year payment schedule.

Fact-check complete. Event date: May 10, 2025