September 18, 2025

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $423 Million

Miami, FL, September 18, 2025

News Summary

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has increased to $423 million after a series of rollovers. Players can take a shot at this life-changing prize, with the next draw scheduled for Friday. The cash option stands at $196.5 million, making it a compelling choice for lottery enthusiasts. As excitement builds for the upcoming drawing, players are urged to purchase tickets to enter the fray for this colossal jackpot.

Miami, FL — Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $423 Million After Recent Rollovers

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has surged to $423 million following multiple rollovers from recent draws, making it one of the largest prizes currently available for players across the country. The cash option for this jackpot is $196.5 million.

Recent Drawings and Jackpot Growth

The last Mega Millions drawing took place on Friday, September 12, 2025, with no ticket matching all five numbers and the Mega Ball, resulting in the jackpot rolling over to the subsequent draw. The winning numbers for that date were 17-18-21-42-64, with the Mega Ball 7. Unfortunately, no secondary winners were identified from that drawing.

The current jackpot increase is attributed to this rollover, following the prior jackpot of $400 million with a cash option of $185.8 million on September 12. The jackpot continued to grow after no winners emerged in that drawing.

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET. Players have the opportunity to purchase tickets starting at $5. The most recent drawing on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, resulted in winning numbers of 10-14-34-40-43 and a Powerball 5.

Biggest Jackpots and Recent Wins

The Mega Millions jackpot has historically reached impressive heights, with 13 jackpots surpassing $1 billion, according to the Florida Lottery. The largest jackpot was last won on June 27, 2025, when a ticket sold in Virginia claimed $348 million.

Odds, Rules, and Prize Claims

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 290,472,336, making the chance of hitting the grand prize particularly slim. Drawings are held twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET, including on holidays.

In Florida, lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For jackpots exceeding $250,000, winners have 60 days to choose the cash option and claim their prize. Winners in Florida cannot remain anonymous, and certain details, including the winner’s name and residence, are considered public records. However, for prizes of $250,000 or more, the names are temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days.

Additional Lottery Information

The Powerball jackpot currently stands at $81 million for the drawing scheduled on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Powerball drawings occur three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET. The latest Powerball winning numbers were 7-30-50-54-62, with a Powerball of 20. A ticket purchased in Fort Myers, Florida, matched five numbers and had the Power Play, winning $2 million.

Availability and Ticket Purchases

Players interested in participating can purchase Mega Millions tickets at authorized retail locations across Florida, with ticket sales beginning at $5. The game’s frequent rollovers and large jackpots continue to attract numerous players eager for a potentially life-changing win.

With no current jackpot winner, the excitement builds as players await the upcoming draw, hoping to claim the record-breaking prize and change their lives forever.

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