The latest Mega Millions drawing took place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with a staggering jackpot of $497 million. The cash option available for the winner stands at $229.5 million. This drawing’s winning numbers are 4, 8, 27, 37, and 63, with the Mega Ball being 14.
Mega Millions Details
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025. Drawings occur twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
How to Play Mega Millions
- A Mega Millions ticket costs $5.
- Players select six numbers: five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball).
- Players may also choose the Easy Pick/Quick Pick option for random selections.
Prizes and Multipliers
The game includes a built-in multiplier for non-jackpot prizes, increasing winnings by two, three, four, five, or up to ten times, based on a random assignment at purchase.
Prize Structure
| Winning Combination | Prize Amounts |
|---|---|
| Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| Match 5 White Balls | $2M – $10M |
| Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball | $20,000 – $100,000 |
| Match 4 White Balls | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball | $400 – $2,000 |
| Match 3 White Balls | $20 – $100 |
| Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball | $20 – $100 |
| Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball | $14 – $70 |
| Match Mega Ball | $10 – $50 |
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five white balls along with the Mega Ball are approximately 1 in 290,472,336.
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Buying Tickets
In Michigan, ticket purchases can be made until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw, both in-store and online.
Winning the Jackpot
Winners have the choice between an annuity payment plan, consisting of an immediate payment followed by 29 increasing annual payments, or a lump-sum cash payout.
If there are multiple jackpot winners in a single draw, the prize is divided equally among all winning tickets.
Stay updated on Mega Millions results and future drawings at El-Balad.
