Orlando, FL, September 18, 2025
News Summary
No winners in recent Mega Millions drawings have caused the jackpot to soar to $423 million. The next drawing presents players another chance for a life-changing payout with a cash option of $196.5 million. Numbers from the last draw showed no matches, contributing to the excitement surrounding this record-breaking accumulation. Players remain eager as ticket sales increase ahead of the next drawing.
Orlando, FL – The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a staggering $423 million following a series of rollovers due to no winners in recent drawings. The next drawing is set for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET, offering players yet another chance at a life-changing payout. The cash option for the jackpot stands at $196.5 million.
In the most recent drawing on Sept. 12, 2025, no one matched all five winning numbers plus the Mega Ball. The numbers drawn were 17, 18, 21, 42, and 64, with the Mega Ball being 7. This lack of winners initiated a rollover that has significantly increased the jackpot amount from the previous draw, which had a total of $400 million and a cash option of $185.8 million. Notably, there were also no secondary winners in that drawing.
Looking ahead, the numbers for the next drawing on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, were 10, 14, 34, 40, and 43, with the Mega Ball recorded as 5. Since the last winning ticket was sold in Virginia on June 27, 2025, for $348 million, players have eagerly been hoping for a jackpot win.
As of Sept. 16, 2025, Mega Millions tickets are available starting at $5 and can be purchased at authorized retailers across Florida. Drawings for the game are conducted every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET, consistently including holidays. Florida Lottery rules state that prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the drawing date, with winners who opt for the single-payment cash option needing to claim their prize within 60 days.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain staggering at 1 in 290,472,336, highlighting the remarkable challenge faced by hopeful ticket holders. Unlike some states, players in Florida cannot remain anonymous if they win. winner’s details such as their name and residence become public records, although names of winners claiming amounts of $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from public disclosure for a period of 90 days.
Historically, the Mega Millions has been lucrative; it has seen 13 jackpots reaching or surpassing $1 billion since its inception. Recent rollovers have contributed to the current jackpot increase, showcasing the game’s growing popularity and the excitement surrounding its potential payout.
In comparison, the current Powerball jackpot has also increased, currently standing at $81 million after a series of rollovers, with the next drawing scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET, similar to the Mega Millions schedule. The winning numbers from the most recent Powerball drawing on Sept. 17, 2025 were 7, 30, 50, 54, and 62, with a Powerball of 20. Notably, a single ticket sold in Fort Myers, Florida, matched five numbers with a Power Play, resulting in a prize of $2 million.
With anticipation building and ticket sales likely to surge in the lead-up to the next Mega Millions draw, players across Florida remain hopeful for a remarkable win that could dramatically change their lives.
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- Florida Today: Florida Lottery Results September 17, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
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- Google Search: Florida Lottery September 2025
- Miami Herald: Lottery News
- Google Scholar: Lottery jackpot
- PJ Star: Mega Millions Numbers September 16, 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- News-Press: Mega Millions Numbers September 12, 2025
- Google News: Florida Lottery
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