Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery drawn on Friday evening have been announced. The numbers are 17, 23, 25, 52, 61, with a Mega Ball of 3. The estimated jackpot for this drawing was $251 million.
- ▪The winning numbers are 17, 23, 25, 52, 61, and Mega Ball 3.
- ▪The estimated jackpot for this drawing was $251 million.
- ▪The Mega Millions game continues to attract players hoping for a big win.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onWinning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega MillionsThe winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 17-23-25-52-61, Mega Ball: 3, Megaplier:ByThe Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 12:40 AM1:10The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:17-23-25-52-61, Mega Ball: 3(seventeen, twenty-three, twenty-five, fifty-two, sixty-one, Mega Ball: threePopular ReadsHantavirus live updates: WHO hunts for source of virusMay 15, 11:01 PMIran live updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 daysMay 15, 2:44 PMTrump calls Iran's latest response to…
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