UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an astonishing $800 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Friday night. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, igniting excitement among lottery players nationwide.
The winning numbers from Friday’s draw were: 2-24-52-66-68 with a Mega Ball of 9. The jackpot has been climbing since it was last won in Virginia on June 27, 2025, with four jackpot wins reported in the first half of the year.
This massive prize marks the largest Mega Millions jackpot since November 2016, and lottery enthusiasts are eager to see if the trend continues. In fact, there have been 16 jackpots won in November since the game’s inception in 2002, with the highest being a $326 million prize won in New York on November 4, 2014.
For those looking to try their luck, tickets are available for $5 each and include a randomly assigned multiplier, enhancing the potential winnings by up to 10 times. It’s important to note that the overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize stand at 1 in 23, while the odds of hitting the jackpot are a daunting 1 in 290,472,336.
Mega Millions is accessible in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This widespread availability has made it a popular choice for many players looking to change their fortunes.
The New York Lottery, which streams live drawings daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., as well as on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m., remains a leading entity in the lottery business, contributing a significant $3.7 billion to education funding in the state for FY2022-2023.
For those facing gambling addiction issues, assistance is available through the State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY to 467369.
With the clock ticking down to the next drawing, anticipation is building. Will you be the next Mega Millions winner? Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
