The Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday, October 17, 2025, has drawn the interest of players around the United States and many are checking the Mega Millions winning numbers to see if they won the large jackpot
Mega Millions Winning Numbers - 17 October Draw
The Mega Millions winning numbers from the draw held on October 17, 2025, are:
- 9, 21, 27, 48, 56
- Mega Ball: 10
The estimated jackpot for the drawing was $625 million for the annuity option or $288.8 million for a cash payout before taxes. Players were hoping to see if someone had matched all six numbers after the drawing had taken place.
Did Anyone Win the Mega Millions Jackpot?
With no ticket matching all six numbers, the jackpot was not won for the October 17, 2025 drawing. The prize rolls over to the next drawing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. While no one claimed the jackpot, it is still worth checking the Mega Millions winning numbers to see if someone won a lesser prize. It is important to check the Mega Millions winning numbers.
How to Claim Your Mega Millions Prize
If your ticket has the same numbers as the winning Mega Millions numbers, do the following:
- Sign your ticket: Protect your ownership by signing the back of your ticket.
- Check the claim period: Claim a prize typically within 180 days, but varies by state.
- Choose your payment option: You will have a choice of receiving your prize in an annuity over 30 years or a lump-sum cash option.
- Prepare for taxes: Determine your federal tax and possibly state tax with will reduce the amount you receive.
- Claim your prize: Smaller prizes will be claimed at a lottery retailer, while large jackpots will have pre-determined procedures for claiming and may require you to visit your state lottery headquarters.
Odds of winning Mega Millions
It is very unlikely that you will win the Mega Millions jackpot. Winning the Mega Millions jackpot odds are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
- For prizes in between you simply need to match the Mega Ball to win a smaller prize of one of the various tiers.
- If you match two or more numbers in a different tier, you will win a prize.
- It is worth checking the Mega Millions winning numbers on your Ticket, along the way may find out you do not lose on any prize tier.
Mega Millions Old Winning Numbers
You can check old Mega Millions 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.
Next Mega Millions Drawing Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Estimated Jackpot: $650 million
- Cash option: Estimated $304.1 million
- Drawing Time: 11:00 PM ET
Tickets for the second drawing may be sold in your state until the state-allowed sale ends. Part of the fun in the game is checking the prior draw's Mega Millions winning numbers to help plan a ticket.
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Why Mega Millions is So Popular
Mega Millions is one of the largest lotteries in the United States. The large jackpots and often-following rollovers generate interest. High jackpots almost always generate news coverage and social discussion. This keeps players engaged and mentally invested. Even if a person does not win the grand prize they have opportunities of winning lesser dollar amounts and prizes based on matching fewer numbers. Checking the Mega Millions winning numbers helps players track results and can help with ticket purchases for future drawings.
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