Mega Millions Jackpot Winner: Who Won the $843 Million Draw on November 7?

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise after no player matched all six numbers — 16, 21, 23, 48, 70, and Mega Ball 5 — in the $843 million draw held on November 7, 2025. The next drawing on Tuesday, November 11, now stands at an estimated $900 million, with a cash value of $415.3 million.

This marks one of the largest jackpots in the game’s history. According to lottery officials, the last time a jackpot was claimed was on June 27 in Virginia, where a single ticket won $348 million. With no recent winner, excitement and ticket sales are expected to surge before Tuesday’s drawing.

Record-Breaking Streak Without a Mega Millions Jackpot Winner

Friday night’s draw ended without a jackpot winner for the 20th consecutive time. While no one hit the top prize, several tickets still scored smaller prizes worth up to $1 million for matching five numbers without the Mega Ball. The official Mega Millions website confirmed that multiple second-tier winners were recorded across several states.

Historically, the Mega Millions lottery has produced some of the biggest jackpots in U.S. history. Earlier wins this year include a $1.13 billion prize in New Jersey on March 26, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions win ever. Another jackpot was claimed in Ohio on April 18.

The current run-up mirrors the excitement of January 2023, when a Maine ticket won $1.35 billion — the second-highest in Mega Millions history and fourth-largest overall in the U.S.

New Ticket Prices and Rule Changes Boost Jackpots

In 2025, Mega Millions officials implemented a major update, raising the ticket price from $2 to $5 starting with the April 8 draw. According to state lottery directors, this change was designed to create bigger jackpots while slightly improving the odds of winning smaller prizes.

The odds of hitting the jackpot improved from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million. Meanwhile, the starting jackpot for new runs increased from $20 million to $50 million. Non-jackpot prizes also doubled, starting at $10 instead of $5.

“People really want big jackpots,” said Washington state lottery director Joshua Johnston in comments to the New York Post. “We expect to see a sales lift on this.” With the current $900 million prize pool, Mega Millions is again seeing record ticket sales nationwide.

Public Excitement and What’s Next

With no Mega Millions jackpot winner on November 7, the excitement surrounding Tuesday’s upcoming draw is intensifying. Lottery retailers across the country are reporting higher traffic as players line up for a shot at the enormous prize. If no one wins on November 11, the jackpot could easily surpass $1 billion by mid-November — potentially becoming the largest of 2025.

The next Mega Millions drawing takes place Tuesday night at 11:00 PM ET. Players can participate by purchasing tickets until 10:45 PM ET on draw day. As always, officials remind participants to play responsibly.

The Mega Millions jackpot winner is still unknown, but anticipation continues to grow as the record-setting prize nears the billion-dollar mark once again.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Was there a Mega Millions jackpot winner on November 7, 2025?

No. No ticket matched all six numbers, so the jackpot rolled over to $900 million for the next draw.

Q2: What were the winning numbers for the November 7 drawing?

The numbers were 16, 21, 23, 48, 70, and Mega Ball 5.

Q3: When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 PM ET.

Q4: What is the cash value of the next jackpot?

The estimated cash value for the $900 million jackpot is $415.3 million.

Q5: When was the last Mega Millions jackpot won?

The last jackpot was won in Virginia on June 27, 2025, for $348 million.