Tallahassee, Florida, September 20, 2025
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The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $423 million, enticing players to participate in the upcoming drawing. With record-breaking excitement surrounding lotteries, the latest drawing will take place soon. Players are eager to match the winning numbers for life-changing prizes.
Tallahassee, Florida – The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an impressive $423 million, with a cash option of $196.5 million for the upcoming drawing on Friday, September 19, 2025. This comes in the wake of a diminished Powerball frenzy, which saw two tickets match winning numbers to claim a record-breaking $1.79 billion jackpot.
The Mega Millions drawing scheduled for 11 p.m. ET on September 23, 2025, has drawn significant attention from players eager to try their luck. Participants must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball to win the jackpot, with the odds of achieving this feat currently standing at 1 in 290,472,336. Mega Millions tickets are priced at $5 each.
The winning numbers from the previous drawing held on September 16, 2025, were 10-14-34-40-43 with the Mega Ball being 5. In a related note, the Mega Millions jackpot was last claimed on June 27, 2025, when a Virginia ticket holder matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, securing a prize of $348 million.
As of now, there have been 13 lottery jackpots that have reached or exceeded the $1 billion mark, with only one jackpot crossing the $2 billion threshold. In contrast, the Lottery state currently offers a Powerball jackpot estimated at $81 million, with a cash option of $37.9 million. The winning numbers for the most recent Powerball drawing on September 17, 2025, were 7-30-50-54-62, accompanied by a Power Ball of 20.
For those hoping to score smaller prizes in the Mega Millions, there are various payouts available. Players can win up to $50 simply for matching the Mega Ball alone, while matching one of the five numbers along with the Mega Ball can yield prizes ranging from $14 to $70.
In Florida, lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (or six months) from the date of the drawing, and winners who opt for a single-payment cash option have 60 days following the draw date to claim their winnings. Additionally, state law mandates that the identities of lottery winners, including their names and city of residence, become part of public record. However, those winning prizes exceeding $250,000 have the option to remain anonymous for 90 days.
The excitement surrounding these lotteries comes as players continue to explore the numerous draw games offered by the Florida Lottery, including both Mega Millions and Powerball. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers across the state, which include convenience stores and gas stations, making participation simple and accessible.
As the date of the next Mega Millions drawing approaches, many players across the state are hoping to become the next big winners, with all eyes on the ever-increasing jackpot and the potential for life-changing payouts.
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