The latest Mega Millions drawing took place on Friday, October 31, 2025. The jackpot was estimated at an impressive $754 million, with a cash option of $352.8 million. Players eagerly anticipated the winning numbers, which were drawn as follows: 2, 52, 66, 68, and 24, with the Mega Ball being 9.
Mega Millions Upcoming Drawings
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 11 p.m. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday, allowing players to engage in the excitement regularly.
Ticket Purchase Deadlines
In Michigan, ticket sales are available both in-store and online until 10:45 p.m. on the day of the drawing. This gives players ample time to participate right before the drawing starts.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, participants choose six numbers. This includes five different white numbers ranging from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. An Easy Pick/Quick Pick option is also available for convenience.
Cost of Mega Millions Tickets
- The cost to play Mega Millions is $5 per ticket.
Multiplier Feature
Mega Millions has a built-in multiplier that enhances non-jackpot prizes. This multiplier can increase prizes by two, three, four, five, or even 10 times automatically at the time of purchase.
Mega Millions Prizes Breakdown
| Winning Combination | Prize Amounts |
|---|---|
| Match 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million, or $10 million |
| Match 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, or $100,000 |
| Match 4 | $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, or $5,000 |
| Match 3 + Mega Ball | $400, $600, $800, $1,000, or $2,000 |
| Match 3 | $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100 |
| Match 2 + Mega Ball | $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100 |
| Match 1 + Mega Ball | $14, $21, $28, $35, or $70 |
| Match Mega Ball | $10, $15, $20, $25, or $50 |
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 290,472,336, making it a challenging feat to achieve.
Claiming the Jackpot
Winners have a choice between an annuity or a lump-sum cash payment. The annuity consists of an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year. This option helps to maintain the winner’s purchasing power over time. The lump-sum payment includes the total cash in the jackpot prize pool, offered as a single payment.
If multiple tickets win the jackpot, the prize is evenly distributed among all winners. To stay updated on future drawings and more information about Mega Millions, visit El-Balad. Players can also find results on YouTube and the Michigan Lottery website.
