On December 2, 2025, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot of $90 million was won, with the winning numbers being 17, 25, 26, 53, and 60, and the Mega Ball number 16. The jackpot was claimed in Union City, New Jersey, where the winning ticket was sold at Garden State News on Bergenline Avenue. The winner has not yet come forward, but the cash value of the prize is $41 million. The store owner, Krish Patel, expressed excitement over the win, noting that the store would receive $30,000. This marks the eighth time since 2018 that New Jersey has sold a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot ticket. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for December 5, with tickets costing $5 and sales available until 10:45 p.m. on the day of the draw. The game features a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes up to ten times. Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336, and winners can choose between an annuity or a lump-sum cash payout.