The much-anticipated Mega Millions results for October 21, 2025, have been officially announced. The jackpot for this drawing soared to an estimated $650 million, with a cash option valued at approximately $304.1 million.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers
The lucky numbers drawn for this Mega Millions drawing were:
- 2
- 18
- 27
- 34
- 59
The Mega Ball number was also 18. Unfortunately, no ticket matched all the numbers to win the jackpot.
Next Drawing and Ticket Information
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday at 11 p.m. Ticket sales for the Mega Millions close at 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw, both in-store and online within New Jersey.
How to Play Mega Millions
A single ticket for the Mega Millions costs $5. The game features a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x, enhancing potential winnings for players.
Mega Millions Payout Structure
The payouts for matching various combinations in the Mega Millions are structured as follows:
| Prize Winning Combination | Payout |
|---|---|
| Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| Match 5 White Balls | $2 million to $10 million |
| Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball | $20,000 to $100,000 |
| Match 4 White Balls | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball | $400 to $2,000 |
| Match 3 White Balls | $20 to $100 |
| Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball | $20 to $100 |
| Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball | $14 to $70 |
| Match Mega Ball | $10 to $50 |
Winning Odds
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five white balls along with the Mega Ball are approximately 1 in 290,472,336.
Finding Winning Numbers
What Happens If You Win?
A winner of the Mega Millions jackpot can choose between an annuity option or a cash lump sum. The annuity consists of one initial payment, followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, designed to help maintain purchasing power during inflationary periods. In contrast, the cash option allows for a one-time payment equal to the total cash in the jackpot pool.
If multiple tickets win the jackpot, the prize is divided equally among the winning entries.
