The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 12, 2025, ended without a jackpot winner. The top prize was worth $381 million, with a cash option of $175 million. Players across the United States waited eagerly, but no one matched all six numbers.
The winning numbers were 17, 18, 21, 42, 64, and the Mega Ball 7. According to lottery officials, the jackpot will now grow to an estimated $400 million for the next draw on Tuesday, September 16. The cash value for the upcoming prize will be around $185.8 million.
Mega Millions Results and Payouts
Friday’s draw brought joy to many smaller prize winners, even without a jackpot hit. Dozens of players in New York, New Jersey, and other states matched partial numbers. Some won thousands of dollars thanks to the built-in Megaplier feature.
Reports show that 23 fourth-place tickets in New York matched four white balls, earning between $1,000 and $2,500. Another 44 fifth-place tickets matched three white balls and the Mega Ball, bringing home between $400 and $2,000.
This rollover marks the latest chapter in a streak of growing jackpots. Mega Millions last had a big winner on June 27, when a ticket in Virginia claimed $348 million. Earlier this year, jackpot tickets were also sold in Ohio, Illinois, and New York.
What Happens Next for Mega Millions Players
The next drawing will take place on Tuesday night at 11 p.m. ET. With the jackpot now standing at $400 million, the excitement is rising once again. Lottery directors expect higher ticket sales in the coming days.
Mega Millions tickets cost $5. Each purchase includes a free multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times. The odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 23, while the odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 290 million.
Since the ticket price increase in April, both prize tiers and starting jackpots have grown. The minimum jackpot now begins at $50 million instead of $20 million, making every rollover more significant.
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday were 17, 18, 21, 42, 64, with Mega Ball 7. No jackpot winner was confirmed. The next prize is now $400 million.
FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
Q1: What were the Mega Millions winning numbers on September 12, 2025?
The numbers were 17, 18, 21, 42, 64, and the Mega Ball was 7.
Q2: Did anyone win the $381 million jackpot?
No ticket matched all six numbers. The jackpot rolled over to the next draw.
Q3: How much is the next Mega Millions jackpot?
The prize is now estimated at $400 million with a $185.8 million cash option.
Q4: When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next draw will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET.
Q5: How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?
Each ticket costs $5 and includes a free multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.
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