September 18, 2025

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $423 Million

Miami, FL, September 18, 2025

News Summary

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $423 million after no winning tickets were matched in the latest draws. Players will have another chance to win on Friday. The cash option for this jackpot stands at $196.5 million. The excitement continues as players anticipate the next draw, hoping to change their lives with a lucky ticket.

Miami, FL – The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an impressive $423 million after no winning tickets were matched in the recent draws. The next opportunity for players to try their luck will be on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET, when the numbers will be drawn again.

The cash option for the current jackpot is set at $196.5 million, allowing winners the option to take a lump sum instead of the annuitized prize paid out over 30 years. This latest increase follows a series of rollovers beginning with an initial jackpot amount of $381 million prior to the drawing that took place on September 12, 2025.

In the drawing on September 12, the winning numbers were 17-18-21-42-64, with the Mega Ball number being 7. As no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, the jackpot continued to grow. Additionally, there were no secondary winners reported from that drawing.

Interestingly, the Mega Millions jackpot was last won on June 27, 2025, when a ticket purchased in Virginia brought home $348 million. After a series of rollovers since that date, the current $423 million prize represents a high-stakes draw that many players hope will result in a life-changing win.

Tickets for the Mega Millions are priced at $5, and players can participate in the game by purchasing tickets at authorized retailers throughout the state of Florida. Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET, including holidays, ensuring regular opportunities for players to engage with the game.

For Florida residents, there are specific rules concerning the claiming of lottery prizes. Winners must claim their prizes within 180 days from the specific date of the drawing. For those choosing a single-payment cash option, the claiming period is reduced to 60 days.

It is also important to note that lottery winners in Florida are not allowed to remain anonymous as winners’ names and residences become public records. However, winners claiming amounts of $250,000 or greater do have temporary exemptions from public disclosure for a period of 90 days.

According to the Florida Lottery, the Mega Millions has experienced 13 jackpots that reached or exceeded $1 billion since the game’s inception. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain extremely challenging at 1 in 290,472,336, making it a true gamble for those who choose to play.

As the Mega Millions excitement builds, the Powerball jackpot also remains significant. The current Powerball jackpot stands at $81 million after recent rollovers. Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, alongside the Mega Millions draws. Recently, a ticket purchased in Fort Myers, Florida, was able to match five numbers with a Power Play feature, securing a $2 million prize for that drawing.

With big jackpots in both Mega Millions and Powerball, players across Florida are eagerly waiting for their chance to participate and potentially make their dreams a reality through a lucky draw.