UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to an astounding $800 million, with $371.7 million available in cash, following a drawing that yielded no winners. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, creating a buzz among hopeful players nationwide.
The jackpot’s growth follows a recent win in Virginia on June 27, and this marks a significant moment as no ticket matched all six numbers drawn last Friday night. The winning numbers from that drawing were: 2-24-52-66-68, with the Mega Ball being 9.
With this surge, it’s been nearly a decade since a Mega Millions jackpot was claimed in November, the last win dating back to 2016. Historically, there have been 16 jackpots won in November since the game’s inception in 2002, with a record prize of $326 million won in New York on November 4, 2014.
Tickets are priced at $5 each and come with a random multiplier, enhancing base prize levels by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X. Importantly, half of the ticket sales proceeds are allocated to support local good causes and retailer commissions within the state of purchase.
The odds of winning any Mega Millions prize stand at 1 in 23, while the odds for the grand jackpot are steep at 1 in 290,472,336. Mega Millions is accessible across 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As excitement builds, players are reminded that their participation not only offers a chance at life-changing sums but also contributes to vital educational funding. The New York Lottery, for instance, channeled $3.7 billion into education aid for the fiscal year 2022-2023, benefiting local school districts based on size and income levels.
You can tune in to watch the Mega Millions drawing live on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. on ABC 7 New York. For those struggling with gambling addiction, assistance is available through the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY to 467369.
As the countdown to the next drawing continues, players are eagerly anticipating what could become one of the largest Mega Millions jackpots in history. Stay tuned for updates and get your tickets before the drawing on November 4!
