UPDATE: The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has soared to an astonishing $980 million following Friday’s drawing, marking one of the largest prizes in the game’s history. If no one wins, the jackpot will surpass $1 billion for the next drawing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Lottery officials confirm that the winning numbers drawn on November 14, 2025, were 1-8-11-12-57, with a Mega Ball of 7. Players across the country are urged to check their tickets immediately to see if they’ve hit the jackpot.
The potential winner faces a life-changing decision: take a one-time cash lump sum of $452.2 million or choose an annuity option, which pays out in one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
The urgency is palpable as this jackpot draws attention from millions of hopeful players. Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, and with such a monumental prize on the line, the anticipation is at an all-time high.
Historically, the largest lottery jackpots have shattered records, with the top prize reaching $2.04 billion in the Powerball on November 7, 2022. The winning ticket for that staggering amount was sold at a gas station in the Los Angeles area. As jackpots climb, more players are joining the frenzy, hoping to change their lives forever.
What’s next? Watch closely as the excitement builds leading up to Tuesday’s drawing. If no winning ticket is sold, the jackpot will continue to rise, drawing in more participants and creating even greater anticipation.
As this story develops, stay tuned for updates on whether anyone will claim this life-changing sum. With millions at stake, the next few days promise to be thrilling for lottery enthusiasts across the United States.
