Mega Millions Results & Winning Numbers for October 17, 2025: Did Anyone Win $625 Million Jackpot?

The Mega Millions results are finally in for Friday, October 17, 2025. The latest drawing had players across the U.S. eagerly checking their tickets for a shot at an estimated $625 million jackpot, or a $288.8 million cash option. If you bought a ticket, here’s everything you need to know — including the winning numbers, prize details, and when the next draw takes place.

The massive jackpot has drawn nationwide attention as players hoped to become the next multi-millionaire. According to lottery officials, final results on whether anyone hit the top prize are still pending and will be confirmed soon.

Winning Numbers for October 17 Mega Millions Drawing

The official winning numbers for the October 17, 2025 Mega Millions drawing are: 9, 21, 27, 48, and 56, with the Mega Ball: 10.

If your ticket matches all five white balls plus the golden Mega Ball, you’ve won the jackpot. Even if you didn’t hit all six numbers, there are still many other prize levels you could qualify for — ranging from a few dollars to millions, depending on how many numbers you matched.

The jackpot for this drawing was one of the largest of the year, reflecting several weeks without a grand prize winner. Officials say they expect to release information on winners, including any second-tier million-dollar prizes, within the next 24 hours.

What Happens Next and When to Check for Winners

As of Saturday morning, lottery officials had not yet announced whether anyone matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot. It often takes several hours to verify tickets and confirm winners, especially in states with manual validation processes.

If no one wins the jackpot, the prize will roll over and grow even larger for the next drawing. That next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. EST.

How to Play and Win Mega Millions

Mega Millions tickets cost $5 per play, and each ticket now automatically includes a built-in multiplier feature that boosts non-jackpot prizes. To play, you choose six numbers: five white balls (1–70) and one golden Mega Ball (1–24). You can also opt for a “Quick Pick,” letting the computer randomly select your numbers.

Here’s how the prize structure breaks down:

• Match 5 + Mega Ball – Jackpot (Odds: 1 in 290,472,336)
• Match 5 – $2 million to $10 million (Odds: 1 in 12,629,232)
• Match 4 + Mega Ball – $20,000 to $100,000 (Odds: 1 in 893,761)
• Match 4 – $1,000 to $5,000 (Odds: 1 in 38,859)
• Match 3 + Mega Ball – $400 to $2,000 (Odds: 1 in 13,965)
• Match 3 – $20 to $100 (Odds: 1 in 607)
• Match 2 + Mega Ball – $20 to $100 (Odds: 1 in 665)
• Match 1 + Mega Ball – $14 to $70 (Odds: 1 in 86)
• Mega Ball Only – $10 to $50 (Odds: 1 in 35)

The odds of winning the jackpot are steep — about 1 in 290,472,336 — but many players walk away with smaller prizes each drawing.

Claiming Your Winnings: What to Know

If you’re one of the lucky winners, the process of claiming your prize depends on your state. Smaller prizes can usually be claimed directly from lottery retailers. Larger prizes, including the jackpot, must be claimed in person at a lottery office.

Winners can choose between a lump-sum payment or an annuity option, which pays out the full amount over 30 years with annual increases of about 5%. If more than one person wins the jackpot, the prize is split evenly among all winners.

What’s Next for Mega Millions

The growing jackpot has fueled a surge in ticket sales across the country, and many experts expect Tuesday’s prize to climb even higher if no one wins. Interest remains high, and financial analysts say even smaller prize tiers can offer life-changing amounts.

Even if you didn’t win the top prize, check your ticket carefully. Many players miss out on significant secondary prizes each year simply because they forget to verify their numbers.

Bottom line: The Mega Millions results for October 17 are now available, and the winning numbers are 9, 21, 27, 48, 56, and Mega Ball 10. Whether anyone walks away with the $625 million jackpot will soon be confirmed — but one thing is certain: the excitement around Tuesday’s next draw is already building.