Orlando, Florida, September 18, 2025 News Summary The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $423 million, continuing to grow after no tickets matched the winning numbers in recent drawings. The last drawing yielded numbers 17-18-21-42-64 and Mega Ball 7, resulting in no primary or secondary winners. With each rollover, excitement builds for potential players ahead of the next drawing. Orlando, Florida — The Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $423 Million Following Multiple Rollovers The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has surged to $423 million, following a series of no-win drawings over recent weeks. With no tickets matching the full set of winning numbers in the latest drawing, the jackpot continues to grow, offering a potentially life-changing prize for future winners. Recent Drawings and Jackpot Progression The previous Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 12, 2025, resulted in winning numbers 17-18-21-42-64, with the Mega Ball being 7. No ticket matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, meaning no primary winner was declared. Additionally, there were no secondary winners from this drawing. The jackpot preceding this was $400 million, with a cash option of $185.8 million. The amount has since increased due to multiple rollovers—where no ticket wins the jackpot—leading to the current total of $423 million. Most recently, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Mega Millions numbers drawn were 10-14-34-40-43, with the Mega Ball being 5. Again, no ticket matched all the numbers, allowing the jackpot to continue escalating. Winning Odds and Ticket Details The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain extremely slim, at approximately 1 in 290,472,336. As of September 16, 2025, tickets for Mega Millions are priced at $5 each. The upcoming draw is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET. Players can purchase tickets at authorized retail locations across Florida and other participating states. Drawings occur twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 11 p.m. ET, including during holidays. Claiming Prizes and State Regulations In Florida, lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the drawing date. For the cash option associated with the jackpot, winners have 60 days to claim their winnings. Prizes of $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from public disclosure during the first 90 days after claiming, but the names of winners are usually made public afterward, including the claimant’s residence and identity. Historical Context and Notable Wins The Mega Millions has a reputation for creating life-changing jackpots, with 13 jackpots reaching or surpassing $1 billion. The highest jackpot in recent history was won in Virginia on June 27, 2025, when a single ticket took home $348 million. Continued rollovers have kept the jackpot growing, as no tickets have matched all the winning numbers in recent drawings. This ongoing increase has significantly raised public awareness and anticipation for a potential big winner. Other Lottery Developments In the Florida area, a separate lottery game—Powerball—also saw a recent draw, with the jackpot standing at $81 million for the next drawing scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The latest Powerball winning numbers on September 17 were 7-30-50-54-62, with a Powerball of 20. Additionally, a Florida ticket matching five numbers with a Power Play received a $2 million prize. Participants interested in the lottery can purchase tickets in person at authorized Florida retail outlets, with the game drawing occurring at 11 p.m. ET on scheduled days. Summary The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $423 million, with no winners from recent drawings matching all winning numbers. The growing prize continues to attract players eager for a substantial payout, while state regulations govern the claiming process and public disclosure of winners. 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