The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, produced no jackpot winner. The winning numbers were 13, 24, 41, 42, 70, and the Mega Ball was 18. The jackpot, worth $451 million, will now roll over to an even bigger $474 million for the next drawing on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.
This result means no player matched all six numbers to claim the top prize. According to lottery officials, the growing jackpot continues to attract national attention, making it one of the largest drawings of the year.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Sept. 23, 2025
Tuesday’s drawing confirmed the combination: 13, 24, 41, 42, 70, with the gold Mega Ball of 18. The cash option for this jackpot would have been $208.7 million before taxes. While no one hit the jackpot, there were smaller winners across the country who matched partial numbers.
The Sept. 23 result follows a long streak without a jackpot hit. The most recent Mega Millions jackpot win happened on June 27, 2025, when a Virginia player secured $348 million. Earlier in the year, winners included a $344 million ticket in Illinois on March 25 and a $112 million ticket in Ohio on April 18. The year began with a $113 million jackpot in January, claimed in Illinois.
Reuters reports that Mega Millions remains one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with jackpots often rising into the hundreds of millions due to rollover streaks. The Associated Press noted that large jackpots usually generate increased ticket sales and high public interest.
What this means for players
The jackpot for Friday, Sept. 26 is now estimated at $474 million. The cash option will likely increase as well. Players across 45 states, plus Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are eligible to purchase tickets. The odds remain the same: 1 in 290 million to win the jackpot, while the overall chance of winning any prize is 1 in 23.
With each rollover, excitement builds. BBC News has often highlighted how jackpot runs can spark lottery fever, encouraging both casual and regular players to take a chance. For many, the life-changing potential of a win outweighs the steep odds.
The winning numbers for Sept. 23, 2025, did not produce a jackpot winner. The next Mega Millions drawing on Sept. 26 will offer an even bigger prize pool. Millions will once again try their luck as the jackpot climbs higher.
FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
Q1: What were the Mega Millions winning numbers for Sept. 23, 2025?
The numbers were 13, 24, 41, 42, 70, and the Mega Ball 18.
Q2: Did anyone win the Mega Millions on Sept. 23, 2025?
No. There was no jackpot winner in the Sept. 23 drawing.
Q3: How much is the next Mega Millions jackpot?
The Sept. 26, 2025 jackpot will be an estimated $474 million.
Q4: What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 23.
Q5: Where can you buy Mega Millions tickets?
Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are not available in Nevada, Utah, Alabama, Alaska, or Hawaii.
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