Richmond, VA, September 10, 2025
News Summary
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an impressive $358 million, exciting players as the next drawing approaches. This follows a recent win of $348 million in Virginia, which has contributed to the current prize pool, attracting more participants. The lottery remains a popular choice with millions dreaming of life-altering wins.
Richmond, VA – September 9, 2025
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has surged to an estimated $358 million ahead of the upcoming drawing scheduled for September 9, 2025, with a cash option of approximately $164.5 million. This significant jackpot marks one of the largest prize pools in recent months and draws attention from players across participating states.
Recent Jackpot Winner and Current State of Lotteries
The most recent recorded Mega Millions jackpot was claimed by a player in Virginia on June 27, 2025. The winner took home a prize of $348 million. Since that win, no additional jackpot prizes have been awarded, causing the prize pool to grow steadily as more players compete for the upcoming draw.
Alongside Mega Millions, the Powerball lottery currently holds a jackpot of $33 million, with a cash payout option of approximately $15.2 million. The Powerball drawing is scheduled for September 10, 2025.
Details of the September 9 Mega Millions Drawing
The winning numbers selected for the September 9 draw are 6, 43, 52, 64, 65, and Megaball 22. Drawings are held twice weekly, at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays. Participants can purchase tickets at retail outlets or via online platforms in some states, with ticket sales closing approximately 15 minutes to several hours before the draw time, depending on the location.
How to Play and Odds of Winning
Each Mega Millions ticket costs $5, which includes an optional multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times. Players select five numbers from 1 to 70, plus one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Alternatively, players can choose a “Quick Pick” to have numbers randomly generated by the machine.
The minimum prize for matching only the Mega Ball is $10. For matching all five white balls, players can win at least $2 million, except in California where the guaranteed minimum varies. The overall odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 290,472,336.
Participation and Ticket Purchase Eligibility
Participants do not need to be U.S. citizens or residents of the state where they buy tickets. Tickets are available at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and through online apps such as Jackpocket in select states. All eligible players must purchase tickets before the cutoff time specified in their state.
Jackpot winners have the choice between receiving an annuity paid out over several years or a one-time lump sum cash payout. Some states, like New Jersey, permit winners to remain anonymous, offering privacy protections.
Rules and Additional Information
Major updates to Mega Millions rules occurred on April 8, 2025, changing aspects such as ticket prices and number selection options. The game is played in 45 states, as well as in the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands. However, participation is not available in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
Meanwhile, the Powerball last drawing on September 8 produced winning numbers of 26, 28, 41, 53, 64, and Powerball 9. The PowerPlay multiplier can increase winnings except for the jackpot amount. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for September 10, 2025.
Conclusion
With the Mega Millions jackpot climbing towards $358 million, millions of players across participating states are gearing up for the September 9 drawing, hoping for a life-changing win. As tickets remain available until the cutoff time, the anticipation continues to build for what could be the next big lottery winner.
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- North Jersey: Mega Millions Winning Numbers
- NC Lottery: Mega Millions Jackpot Grows
- Indy Star: Powerball Drawing Results
- NBC DFW: Texas Powerball Winner After Taxes
- Wikipedia: Lottery
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