Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $302M on Sept 2, 2025

Tonight's Mega Millions drawing is expected to see tickets flying off the shelves as the jackpot climbs to a whopping $302 million on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. After no jackpot winner was produced in Friday's drawing excitement is running high across America and million upon millions of tickets are expected to be sold today.

Winning Numbers From Last Drawing (August 29, 2025)

The most recent drawing was on Friday, August 29, 2025. The winning numbers were

White Balls: 13, 31, 32, 44, 45

Mega Ball: 21

The Mega Millions jackpot in that drawing was $277 million, but no player matched all six numbers, so the prize rolled over, creating tonight's Mega Millions jackpot of $302 million.

Mega Millions Odds and Prize Levels Explained

The Mega Millions jackpot is enormous, but the odds of winning it are incredibly low. To put into context:

• Jackpot (match 5+1 numbers): 1 in 302 million
• Match 5 (without Mega Ball): 1 in 12.6 million
• Match 4+1: 1 in 931,000
• Match 4: 1 in 38,800
• Match 3+1: 1 in 14,500

Even though winning the jackpot is difficult, most players get something and check their tickets, and players can win something substantial. From winning a couple hundred dollars to thousands of dollars, these prizes award a rush of excitement that keeps tens of millions of Americans participating in the lottery every year.

Why the $302 Mega Million Jackpot Is Making Headlines

Big jackpots like $302 million create interest nationwide because:

• The prize is life changing, even in a cash-out situation.
• It attracts both regular and new players resulting in ticket sales.
• When the jackpot is large, there's often media coverage and social media conversations.

Mega Millions continues to be one of the most popular lotteries in the United States.

Mega Millions Cash Prize: How Winners Can Claim $302M

When someone wins the Mega Millions jackpot, they choose either the full annuity option ( in the case of a $302 million jackpot on September 2, 2025 it would be a cash option of $136 million) or the lump sum cash option. 

• The cash option allows winners a more immediate access to the prize versus the annuity option where they are melting away with annuity payments for years. 
• This option is usually more enticing to winners who want to invest or purchase property etc., due to the financial implications of taxes, etc. 
• The annuity option is simply 30 payments totaling the jackpot amount increasing annually which is the best overall option if it gives long-lasting financial security for the winner.

The cash option is appealing to a wider group of people as it allows for one lump sum or flexibility in how winnings are received along with the ability to win life-changing money.

How to Play Mega Millions

Playing Mega Millions is easy:

• Ticket Price = $5 per play.
• How to Choose Numbers = Choose 5 numbers from 1–70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1–24.
• Multiplier: All tickets include a multiplier to win additional non-jackpot prizes.

You can get Mega Millions tickets at authorized retailers, state lottery websites, and qualified mobile apps.