Miami, FL, September 20, 2025
News Summary
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $423 million ahead of the next drawing. Players need to match all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win. The upcoming draw is at 11 p.m. ET. Winning numbers from the last draw included 2, 22, 27, 42, 58, and Mega Ball 8. Players have various chances to win smaller prizes as well. The game remains immensely popular, alongside Powerball, which currently holds a jackpot of $81 million.
Miami, FL – The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an impressive $423 million ahead of its next drawing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The cash option for the grand prize is set at $196.5 million. This growth in the jackpot comes in the wake of a massive Powerball jackpot frenzy, where two tickets matched the winning numbers for a record $1.79 billion prize.
The winning numbers from the latest Mega Millions drawing, held on Friday, September 19, 2025, were 2, 22, 27, 42, 58, with the Mega Ball being 8. This follows a previous drawing on September 16, where the numbers drawn were 10, 14, 34, 40, 43, and the Mega Ball was 5. Mega Millions tickets are available for $5 each, and the next drawing will take place at 11 p.m. ET, as is customary for the game.
The Mega Millions jackpot last saw a winner on June 27, 2025, when a ticket purchased in Virginia hit the jackpot, claiming a total prize of $348 million. To secure the jackpot, players must match all five white balls as well as the gold Mega Ball, which comes with odds of 1 in 290,472,336.
Amidst this jackpot excitement, the Powerball lottery has also generated interest, with the current jackpot estimated at $81 million and a cash option of $37.9 million. The winning numbers from the most recent Powerball drawing held on September 17, 2025, were 7, 30, 50, 54, 62, with the Power Ball being 20. The Powerball frenzy has calmed down since the record-breaking jackpot was won.
While lottery prizes present thrilling opportunities for potential winners, players in Florida must keep in mind that all prizes need to be claimed within 180 days, or six months, from the date of the drawing. Additionally, those opting for a single-payment cash option have 60 days following the draw date to claim their winnings, ensuring they don’t miss out on their fortunes.
In compliance with Florida law, the personal information of lottery winners—including their name and city of residence—is considered public record. However, winners of prizes exceeding $250,000 can choose to remain anonymous for a period of 90 days after their win.
As of September 19, 2025, Mega Millions has seen 13 jackpots reach or exceed $1 billion since its inception. So far, only one jackpot has surpassed the $2 billion mark. The popularity of both Mega Millions and Powerball continues to thrive, attracting many players eager to try their luck from authorized retailers throughout Florida, including convenience stores and gas stations.
For those who may only match the Mega Ball, a prize of up to $50 can be won. Furthermore, tickets that match one of the five numbers along with the Mega Ball could earn winners various amounts ranging from $14 to $70, adding another layer of excitement to each drawing.
As the next Mega Millions drawing approaches, players continue to analyze their strategies for increasing their chances in this thrilling game of luck and chance, solidifying the lottery’s place as a highly anticipated event each week.
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