Washington, D.C., September 10, 2025
News Summary
The Mega Millions lottery has reached an astonishing jackpot of $358 million ahead of the next drawing. The cash option stands at $164.5 million. The previous jackpot was won on June 27 with a payout of $348 million. As interest builds, players nationwide are eagerly preparing for the September 9 drawing. In contrast, the Powerball offers a smaller jackpot of $33 million. Playing the Mega Millions requires selecting numbers from a specified range, and ticket purchases can be made at various locations or online.
Washington, D.C. — The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has surged to an estimated $358 million ahead of the next drawing scheduled for September 9, 2025. For players choosing the cash option, the lump sum payout stands at $164.5 million.
This latest jackpot remains unclaimed since it was last won on June 27, when a player in Virginia collected $348 million. As anticipation builds for the upcoming draw, the Mega Millions excitement continues to capture the attention of ticket buyers across the nation.
In contrast, the Powerball lottery, which also attracts a considerable following, currently offers a significantly smaller jackpot of $33 million, with a cash option of $15.2 million. The next Powerball drawing will take place on September 10, 2025.
Drawing Details
The Mega Millions drawing is held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET. For the September 9 drawing, players are required to select five numbers from 1 to 70 for white balls and one number from 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball. Players can opt for a Quick Pick, where the lottery machine randomly generates numbers for convenience.
The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is $5, which includes a multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes up to ten times. Players are eligible to win a minimum prize of $10 by matching just the Mega Ball, while matching all five white balls, excluding players in California, nets at least $2 million.
Participation and Rules
Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. States where Mega Millions is not available include Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Ticket purchases can be made at various locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, and tickets can also be bought online via the Jackpocket app in certain states.
It is important to note that there are different deadlines for buying tickets that range anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours before the drawing, depending on state regulations. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain quite slim, at about 290,472,336 to 1.
Winners’ Options
Winners of the Mega Millions jackpot have the option to receive their winnings as an annuity paid over time or as a lump-sum cash option. Some states, such as New Jersey, allow jackpot winners to remain anonymous, providing an extra layer of privacy for those lucky enough to hit the jackpot.
Recent Developments
Notably, on April 8, the Mega Millions rules were updated, which included changes to the ticket price and selection numbers. The last Powerball drawing, which occurred on September 8, produced winning numbers of 26, 28, 41, 53, 64, and Powerball 9. The PowerPlay option for Powerball also enhances winnings with multipliers, except for the jackpot.
As excitement builds for the September 9 Mega Millions drawing, players across the country are eagerly preparing for their chance to win a life-changing sum of money. Whether engaging in time-honored traditions or exploring new strategies, many are hopeful that they could be the next jackpot winner.
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Additional Resources
- North Jersey: Mega Millions Winning Numbers
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- Indy Star: Powerball Drawing Results
- NBC DFW: Texas Powerball Winner After Taxes
- Wikipedia: Lottery
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