The Mega Millions jackpot has surged once again, now estimated at $336 million for the next drawing scheduled on Friday, September 5, at 11 p.m. ET. With national attention on the gigantic Powerball jackpot, the Mega Millions purse has grown to heights not seen since Spring.
If a lucky player hits all six numbers, they can choose between the full jackpot paid out in annual installments or a lump sum cash option worth approximately $155.2 million before taxes.
Recent Mega Millions Results
- Last drawing (Tuesday, Sept. 2): No jackpot winner, but several players matched five numbers to win $1 million each.
- Smaller prizes ranging from $2 to $10,000 were also awarded nationwide.
Jackpot Growth and Odds
- Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
- Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.
What $336 Million Could Mean
- A single winner could instantly become one of the largest jackpot holders of 2025.
- Even after taxes, the payout would place them among the wealthiest lottery winners in recent history.
How to Play
- Pick five numbers between 1 and 70, plus a Mega Ball between 1 and 25.
- Add the Megaplier option for an extra $1 to increase non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x.
- Tickets must be purchased before local cutoff times on drawing days.
- Watch the live drawing on Friday night at 11:00 p.m. ET
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