No ticket matched all six numbers in the November 7, 2025 Mega Millions drawing, leaving the massive $843 million jackpot unclaimed. According to lottery officials, the prize will now grow to an estimated $900 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, November 11.
This marks the longest stretch without a jackpot winner since Mega Millions began in 2002. The record of 37 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner was previously set in January 2021, when a $1.05 billion prize was ultimately won in Michigan.
Winning Numbers and Prize Details for November 7 Drawing
The winning numbers for the November 7 Mega Millions drawing were 16, 21, 23, 48, and 70, with the gold Mega Ball 5. The estimated jackpot was $843 million, with a cash option of $391.7 million.
While there were no jackpot or Match 5 winners, smaller prizes were awarded across multiple states. A ticket purchased in Ohio matched four white balls plus the gold Mega Ball and included a 3X Megaplier, earning the winner $30,000. Sixteen other tickets matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, winning between $20,000 and $100,000 depending on their Megaplier numbers.
According to lottery officials, the next jackpot of $900 million—or a lump sum cash value of $415.3 million—will be the eighth-largest Mega Millions prize in the game’s history.
Odds, Draw Schedule, and How to Play Mega Millions
Players can purchase Mega Millions tickets in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings take place twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
Each play costs $2. Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the gold Mega Ball. The Megaplier, available for an additional $1, multiplies non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times, depending on the draw.
The odds of winning the jackpot remain about 1 in 302.6 million, while the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24. The overall number of winners per draw remains high, with thousands claiming smaller prizes nationwide.
How Much a Jackpot Winner Could Take Home
According to financial reports, a single winner who chooses the $415.3 million cash option would see their payout drop to roughly $315.6 million after the mandatory 24% federal tax withholding. If the winner falls into the top 37% federal tax bracket, their total after taxes could be approximately $261.7 million.
State taxes vary widely: Florida, Texas, and California impose no state taxes on lottery winnings, while New York levies up to 10.9%. Winners who choose the annuity option would receive 30 annual payments, each increasing by 5% annually, totaling $900 million before taxes.
The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Tuesday, November 11, at 11 p.m. ET. With the jackpot now approaching $1 billion, anticipation is building for what could become one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
Q1: What were the winning Mega Millions numbers for November 7, 2025?
The winning numbers were 16, 21, 23, 48, and 70, with the gold Mega Ball 5.
Q2: Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot on November 7?
No. There were no jackpot or Match 5 winners in the November 7 drawing.
Q3: When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next drawing will take place Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET.
Q4: How much is the Mega Millions jackpot now?
The estimated jackpot for the next drawing is $900 million, with a cash option of $415.3 million.
Q5: What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
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