Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $575 Million for October 10, 2025

The Mega Millions jackpot is now advertised at approximately $575 million for drawing on Friday, October 10, 2025. This unprecedented amount has blonded the enthusiasm of lottery players across the United States because it is one of the largest jackpots in. Recent history. The jackpot's cash option stands at an estimated $264.6 million, providing winners with a huge lump-sum payment if the cash option is chosen.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 was the last drawing, where no ticket matched all six numbers and therefore all the money rolled over to a record amount. If someone wins at that amount, it would be the 11 largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

Last Mega Millions Draw Results - 7 October 2025

The winning numbers for the last drawing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, were as follows:

• White Balls: 17, 26, 33, 45, 56
• Mega Ball: 19 

Since no single ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot has now gotten this kind of drunken state. Some other players won secondary prizes, including three tickets that matched all five white balls with one of those prizes a $3 million ticket in New jersey with a 3X Megaplier. 

Mega Millions Prize Breakdown

Players have several ways to win with Mega Millions, which has a total of 9 prize tiers:

• Match 5 + Mega Ball = Jackpot
• Match 5 = $1 million (with a Megaplier option)
• Match 4 + Mega Ball = $10,000 (with a Megaplier option)
• Match 4 = $500 (with a Megaplier option)
• Match 3 + Mega Ball = $200 (with a Megaplier option)
• Match 3 = $10 (with a Megaplier option)
• Match 2 + Mega Ball = $10 (with a Megaplier option)
• Match 1 + Mega Ball = $4 (with a Megaplier option)
• Match Mega Ball = $2 (with a Megaplier option)

With Megaplier, non-jackpot prizes can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times depending on the draw.

Mega Millions Cash Options

If you become a jackpot winner of the Mega Millions, you will have the option of receiving your winnings as one lump sum or via annual payments.

• The cash option means you take all your winnings at once. For the October 10, 2025, draw, that's approximately $264.6 million in cash.
• By taking the annuity option, you take all $575 million, but it is paid out over 30 years in payments which increase in increments each year.

Most winners take the cash option because they want the money now. But the annuity can be a good choice should you want to have the financial security of income over a period of time.

How to play Mega Millions

Playing Mega Millions is simple and fun! Here’s what you need to know:

• Select Your Numbers: Select five numbers from the range of 1-70 and select a Mega Ball number from the range of 1-24.
• Quick Pick: You can have the system randomly generate numbers for you!
• Cost of Playing: Each ticket costs $5 (includes option to multiply winnings with Megaplier).
• Draw Times: Each Mega Millions drawing occurs on Tuesday & Friday nights at 11:00 p.m. ET (8:30 a.m. IST).

Players have the option to purchase tickets at an authorized retailer in participating states, or through an official online platform if available.

Where to Watch the Mega Millions Drawing

The Mega Millions drawing happens every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. You can check the winning numbers using:

• Mega Millions Official Website
• State lotteries's App
• Television in states that air the drawing.

ALSO READ: Mega Millions Winning Numbers – October 7, 2025

What Happens If No One Wins

If there is no jackpot winner, then the prize will roll over to the next drawing and the prize will get even larger. This is how Mega Millions can get such record-breaking jackpot amounts. Players often wait to see how high the jackpot goes to buy their Tickets.

How Mega Millions Winners Claim Their Prize

Winners can claim their prize at official lottery offices. The jackpot winner's options are to take the full jackpot in annual payments or take the cash in one lump sum. Smaller prizes can be claimed at authorized retail outlets. Remember to always sign your ticket to avoid any disputes.