Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $680 Million for October 24 Draw

The Mega Millions jackpot for the next draw on October 24, 2025 has reached an impressive $680 million.This massive prize has got people across the country talking and dreaming about what they would do if they won. If you chose cash value, the prize would be approximately $318.2 million.

When and Where Mega Millions Draw Will Happen

The next Mega Millions drawing will be on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11 PM Eastern Time. After the draw, winning numbers will be posted on the official Mega Millions website, local newspaper sites, and state lottery apps.Players are encouraged to check their tickets after the next draw. Many players follow the numbers updates online or watch the live draw so they can see if they have won. This Mega Millions jackpot is very exciting as it touches millions of players.

How to Play Mega Millions

Trying your hand at the lottery is easy and exciting: 

• Each ticket is $2. 
• Players select five white balls from a pool of 1 to 70, and one gold Mega Ball from a pool of 1 to 25. 
• For an additional $1, players can opt into Megaplier, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. 
• Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Be sure to purchase your ticket prior to your state’s cutoff time to make sure you are included in your draw.

Why This $680 Million Jackpot Is Creating Excitement

The Mega Millions Jackpot has been rolling over a few weeks without a jackpot winner, leading it to cast a large shadow. For every rollover, excitement mounts, and more people get in on the action. When the prize grows to this size, it makes sense why it would garner increased ticket sales. The $680 million jackpot has become one of the largest in Mega Millions history, generating exciting conversations no one can ignore.

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 $650 Million for October 21, 2025 Draw
• Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $625 Million for 17 October 2025 Draw
• Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $575 Million for October 10, 2025
• Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $547M – October 7, 2025 Draw

Mega Millions Jackpot Odds and Chances

Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot has very low odds of winning — about 1 in 302 million. Even though the odds are far from favorable, millions of people play every week to keep the dream alive. Of course, the jackpot is the biggest prize, but players can win smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers, so there are even more opportunities to win something.

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Why Mega Millions Is So Popular

Millions of people love Mega Millions because of its big jackpots, its ease of play, and its availability in nearly all states in the United States. The excitement of an upcoming draw, the reporting on the draw process by media outlets, and the stories of winners is what makes the Mega Millions one of the most popular lotteries in the United States.