Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $625 Million for 17 October 2025 Draw

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached to an estimated $625 million for the upcoming draw on Friday, October 17, 2025. This makes it one of the largest - and potentially transformative - jackpots in the history of the lottery.

Previous Mega Millions Draw Results - 14 October 2025

The prior draw on October 14, 2025 had the following numbers:

• White Balls: 12, 22, 49, 57, 58
• Mega Ball: 19

Since no one matched all six numbers, the Mega Millions jackpot keeps growing, and one lucky player will have a chance for a transformative amount of money.

How to Play Mega Millions

To play the Mega Millions lottery is quick and easy. Here’s how:

• Get a ticket from a licensed retailer in your state.
• Select five white balls from votes 1 to 70.
• Select a Mega Ball from votes 1 to 24. 
• You can also choose random numbers by selecting the Quick Pick option.

Each ticket is $5 per play and players an purchase multiple tickets.

Mega Millions Prizes Options

Winners have two primary options for claiming their prize: 

• Annuity Option: Paid in 30 installments distributed yearly over 30 years. This method spreads out the winnings over a 30-year timeframe and includes interest that will ultimately increase the total amount of the prize (the total number will be larger than the cash option).
• Cash Option: Lump sum payment. Currently calculated at 288.8. In this option, the person receives the money in full, however the amount is smaller than the annuity total.

Choosing between these options depends on whether you prefer long-term financial security or immediate access to funds.

Mega Millions Prize Breakdown

If you match enough numbers, prizes will be available to you when playing the Mega Millions lottery. Below is an easy to remember prize breakdown. 

• Jackpot: Match all five (5) white balls and the Mega Ball.
• Second Prize ($1 Million): Match all five (5) white balls.
• Third Prize ($10,000): Match four (4) white balls and the Mega Ball.
• Fourth Prize ($500): Match four (4) white balls.
• Other Prizes: Smaller amounts will be available for matching three (3) white balls and the Mega Ball, three (3) white balls, two (2) white balls and the Mega Ball, one (1) white ball and the Mega Ball, and the Mega Ball.

Even without winning the Mega Millions jackpot, players may still be rewarded with small prizes.

Mega Millions Old Jackpots

Here are some of the past Mega Millions jackpots from previous draws, showing how the prizes have changed over time. These past results give an idea of the draw history and winning patterns.

• Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $575 Million for October 10, 2025
• Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $547M – October 7, 2025 Draw
• Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $520M for 3 October 2025 Draw
• Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $497M for September 30, 2025 Draw

Where to Buy Mega Millions Tickets

There are two ways to purchase Mega Millions lottery tickets:

• From authorized lottery retailers in any of the forty-five (45) states that participate in the Mega Millions lottery, plus Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Pick your own numbers, or ask for Quick Pick that selects numbers at random for you .

Make sure to purchase your tickets prior to the draw cut-off time.

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Mega Millions Draw Schedule

The Mega Millions draw occurs weekly twice a week on Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM Eastern time (8:30 AM IST). All draws are done live, and results are usually released shortly afterward. Players should always double-check to make sure they buy their tickets in time as there is a cut-off time, usually 10:45 PM ET, on draw days. Regular draws give players plenty of opportunities to try to hit the Mega Millions jackpot.