Mega Millions Jackpot Reached $381 Million!
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $381 million for the drawing on Friday, September 12th, with a cash option of $175 million. Were you the lucky winner? Time to check your tickets!
The winning numbers for Friday, September 12, 2025, are:
17 - 18 - 21 - 42 - 64 and Megaball 7
The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won was on June 27th, when a player in Virginia snagged a cool $348 million. Will you be the next big winner?
How to Play Mega Millions
Playing Mega Millions is simple:
- Purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer (convenience store, gas station, etc.). Some states offer online ticket purchases.
- Select five white ball numbers between 1 and 70.
- Select a gold Mega Ball number between 1 and 24.
- Or, opt for a "Quick Pick" to have the numbers randomly generated for you.
Each ticket now includes a multiplier, enhancing potential winnings for non-jackpot prizes. Ticket prices have increased to $5 due to the changes implemented on April 8th.
Changes to Mega Millions
Several changes were implemented in April:
- Ticket prices increased to $5 and include a multiplier.
- Matching five white balls now pays between $2 million and $10 million with the built-in multiplier.
- The minimum prize you can win is $10, and the maximum for non-jackpot prizes is $10 million.
- After a jackpot win, the Mega Millions starts at $50 million instead of $20 million.
- The number of Mega Balls changed from 25 to 24, improving the odds of winning.
- Odds for winning any prize improved to 1-in-23 from 1-in-24.
New Prize Payouts
The changes also affected the prize payouts. Matching five white balls now yields a minimum of $2 million and a maximum of $10 million. Four white balls plus the Mega Ball now pay between $20,000 and $100,000, and matching four white balls alone pays between $1,000 and $5,000.