UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to a staggering $800 million, with the next drawing set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This surge follows a series of four jackpot wins in just six months, with the last winning ticket purchased in Virginia on June 27. No tickets matched the winning numbers drawn on Friday night, further fueling the excitement around this massive prize.
Friday’s winning numbers were: 2-24-52-66-68, with the Mega Ball being 9. As the jackpot grows, anticipation builds among players nationwide, especially since it has been nearly a decade since the Mega Millions jackpot was won in November, with the last win recorded in 2016.
Since its inception in 2002, Mega Millions has awarded 16 jackpots in November, the largest of which was an impressive $326 million won in New York on November 4, 2014. Players are encouraged to purchase tickets priced at $5 each, which includes a randomly assigned multiplier that can increase base prize levels by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Half of the proceeds from ticket sales remain in the state where the ticket was sold, supporting local causes and retailer commissions. The odds of winning any Mega Millions prize stand at 1 in 23, while the jackpot odds are significantly steeper at 1 in 290,472,336. With Mega Millions tickets available in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the excitement is palpable.
Notably, the Mega Millions jackpot has seen record-breaking amounts in recent years, with the largest being $2.040 billion won in California in November 2022. The current jackpot is poised to join the ranks of these historical wins, drawing in players eager for a life-changing payday.
For those interested in witnessing the drawing live, Mega Millions drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. EST. Viewers can tune in via ABC 7 New York or their local affiliates for the latest updates. The New York Lottery remains a leading force in the lottery landscape, contributing $3.7 billion in lottery aid to education during the fiscal year 2022-2023, showcasing its commitment to supporting educational initiatives.
As excitement builds, players are urged to play responsibly. New Yorkers struggling with gambling addiction or knowing someone who is can find support by calling the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY to 467369.
Stay tuned for further updates as the drawing date approaches, and don’t miss your chance to participate in what could be a record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot!
