On July 18, 2025, lottery enthusiasts across multiple states eagerly awaited the results of their favorite games, hoping for a chance to strike it rich. From the South Dakota Lottery to California’s draws, the numbers were announced, revealing the winning combinations that could change lives overnight.
Starting with the South Dakota Lottery, the Mega Millions drawing featured the numbers 11, 43, 54, 55, and 63, with the Mega Ball being 03. Meanwhile, the Lucky For Life game yielded winning numbers of 10, 12, 18, 22, and 39, accompanied by the Lucky Ball 09. Players with prizes up to $100 can claim their winnings at any South Dakota Lottery retailer. For prizes of $101 or more, claims must be submitted to the Lottery either by mail or in person at the Lottery office in Pierre. Notably, jackpot-winning tickets for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prizes for Lucky for Life, and second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions require in-person presentation at the Pierre office. The South Dakota Lottery drawings are held regularly: Powerball at 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday; Lucky for Life daily at 9:38 p.m. CT; Lotto America at 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; and Dakota Cash at 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Across the border in Kansas, the same Mega Millions numbers were drawn: 11, 43, 54, 55, and 63, with Mega Ball 03. Additionally, the Pick 3 game revealed midday numbers 1-1-8 and evening numbers 3-6-4. The 2 By 2 game’s winning red balls were 10 and 15, while white balls were 07 and 19. Lucky For Life matched South Dakota’s numbers with 10, 12, 18, 22, and 39, plus Lucky Ball 09. Kansas Lottery players can redeem prizes up to $599 at any retailer. Prizes over $599 require submission by mail or in person at Kansas Lottery Headquarters in Topeka, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kansas Lottery holds Powerball drawings at 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday; Pick 3 midday and evening draws at 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily; 2 By 2 daily at 9:30 p.m. CT; Lucky for Life daily at 9:38 p.m. CT; Lotto America at 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; and Super Kansas Cash at 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi Lottery announced its own set of winning numbers for July 18. The Match 5 numbers were 05, 11, 19, 25, and 26. Cash 3 numbers for midday were 8-5-0 with a Fireball of 1, and for the evening draw, 8-8-6 with Fireball 7. Cash 4 midday numbers were 1-5-1-5 with Fireball 1, and evening numbers were 6-3-8-8 with Fireball 7. The Cash Pop midday winning number was 05, and the evening number was 12. Mississippi Lottery prizes up to $599 can be claimed at authorized retailers, while prizes between $600 and $99,999 must be claimed at the Lottery Headquarters in Flowood or by mail. Prizes of $100,000 or more require in-person claims at the headquarters, where winners must present identification and Social Security cards. The lottery drawings occur daily: Cash 3 and Cash 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. CT; Match 5 at 9:30 p.m. CT; and Cash Pop at 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. CT.
In Washington state, the Mega Millions numbers mirrored those from South Dakota and Kansas: 11, 43, 54, 55, and 63, with Mega Ball 03. Other winning numbers included Cash Pop 02, Pick 3 numbers 4-5-3, Match 4 numbers 04, 10, 14, and 17, Hit 5 numbers 12, 25, 32, 34, and 35, and a full set of Keno numbers: 07, 12, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 32, 39, 40, 43, 48, 52, 54, 59, 60, 67, 73, 76, and 77. Washington Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600, while prizes over that amount can be claimed by mail or at regional offices. The state holds Powerball drawings at 7:59 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 8 p.m. PT Tuesday and Friday; and daily drawings for Cash Pop, Pick 3, Match 4, Hit 5, and Keno at 8 p.m. PT.
Louisiana’s lottery results for the same date featured the familiar Mega Millions numbers: 11, 43, 54, 55, and 63, with Mega Ball 03. Pick 3 numbers were 3-3-8; Pick 4 numbers were 5-5-0-4; and Pick 5 numbers were 4-4-2-5-1. Prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at any Louisiana Lottery retailer. Prizes above $600 require submission by mail or in-person claim at the Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person. The Louisiana Lottery holds Powerball drawings at 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday; and daily Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 drawings at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Finally, California’s lottery results for July 18 rounded out the national picture with the Mega Millions numbers matching those seen elsewhere: 11, 43, 54, 55, and 63, Mega Ball 03. The Daily 3 midday numbers were 6-6-6, with the evening numbers 7-6-5. The Daily Derby results included 1st place Solid Gold (10), 2nd place Winning Spirit (9), and 3rd place Big Ben (4), with a race time of 1:44.92. Fantasy 5 numbers were 03, 06, 13, 22, and 31, and Daily 4 numbers were 8-4-5-2.
With these results in hand, lottery players across these states now know if their lucky numbers matched the winning combinations. Each state offers clear guidelines on how to claim winnings, whether at local retailers for smaller prizes or through lottery headquarters for larger jackpots. The synchronization of Mega Millions winning numbers across these states highlights the national reach and excitement of this popular game, while state-specific draws like Pick 3, Match 5, and Cash Pop add local flavor and additional chances to win big.
Whether you’re in South Dakota, Kansas, Mississippi, Washington, Louisiana, or California, the July 18, 2025 lottery drawings brought anticipation, hope, and perhaps a bit of fortune to many. Remember, all prizes must be claimed within the deadlines set by each state’s lottery commission, so winners are encouraged to act promptly and follow the proper claim procedures.
