Millions of gamers from all over the United States watched the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday,October 28 2025, as usual, filled with excitement over a jackpot that had risen into the hundreds of millions. As is customary, the drawing occurred at 11 p.m. ET, leaving the big time lottery fans representing the "edge of their seat" during the drawn numbers.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers - 28 October 2025
The Mega Millions Drawing winning numbers drawn on October 28, 2025 were:
- 2, 19, 33, 53, and 61
- Mega Ball:14
Every drawing brings anticipation, suspense, and the possibility of a life-changing prize, which is why Mega Millions is among the most anticipated lottery games in the U.S.
How to Play Mega Millions Lottery
Mega Millions is easy to understand and incredibly exhilarating. Each ticket costs $2, and players select:
- Five white ball numbers between 1-70
- One gold Mega Ball number between 1-25
You win the jackpot by matching all six numbers, and of course, there are nine prize levels altogether. Even if you don't match all the winning numbers there are many chances to win, ranging from $2 to a million or more, so winning small prizes adds excitement even if it is not the jackpot. The optional Megaplier is available for $1 to multiply any non-jackpot prizes up to 5 times!
How to Check and Claim Mega Millions Prizes
Players can verify their tickets by comparing them on the official website.
For winners:
- sign the ticket right away to protect your claim
- visit your state lottery office for more information and how to collect your prize
- learning how to collect your prize may also require identification to collect larger amounts and may require an appointment
- all winnings over $5,000 are subject to federal and state taxes
- check your state for how long you have to claim your prize, as this could be anywhere from 90 days to one year from the date of the draw
Mega Millions Old Winning Numbers
You can check old Mega Millions Drawing winning numbers to see which numbers were drawn in past games. Reviewing past results gives players insight into number patterns and trends that have appeared over time.
Mega Millions Jackpot Draw Schedule
The Mega Millions jackpot draw is conducted two times each week, on Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. You can purchase tickets up until 15 minutes before the draw begins. Each draw provides an opportunity to win large amounts of money and, the jackpot continues to grow until someone matches all six numbers. With millions of players across the nation, players eagerly anticipate the Mega Millions drawing winning numbers each week and it continues to be one of the most popular lotteries in the United States.
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Why Mega Millions Remains Popular
While the massive Mega Millions jackpots are certainly part of the allure there is also a rushing excitement twice a week, the experience of watching the drawing and dreaming of what you would do if you won. At the same time, there are plenty of smaller prizes that reward your investment should you not take home the jackpot.The price of a ticket makes the game affordable to millions of players. Every time the jackpot gets rolled over, your investment offers the chance at a life-altering event, which usually fuels the dreams of people in every part of the country.
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