The chances of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are not in your favor
The chances of winning a jackpot on the Mega Millions or Powerball are about one in 292 million. Here we will introduce what you’re likely to get more than a large amount of money.
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to an estimated $574 million in the draw on Tuesday, October 7, as no one matched all winning numbers in the draw on Friday, October 3rd.
If someone matches all six numbers, they will be given the option to pay $251.7 million in one-time cash.
This year, there are four Mega Millions winners. The most recent winner is from Virginia and won a $348 million jackpot on June 27th. Before that, on April 18, an Ohio player won a $112 million jackpot. On March 25, the lucky Illinois ticket holder took home $344 million, and on January 17th, another Arizona winner won $113 million.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions draw, which will take place on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, are as follows:
Mega Millions Winning Number on 10/7/25
The winning numbers for the draw on Tuesday, October 7th are as follows: 17, 26, 33, 45, 56 And the megaball 19.
The lottery winning numbers are sponsored by: Jackpocket, the official digital lottery delivery company of USA TODAY Network.
Has anyone won the Mega Millions?
Mega Millions winners will be listed here as soon as they are announced by lottery officials.
To view a list of past winners, click Visit the Mega Millions website.
How to play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions you will need to buy a ticket. This can be done in a variety of places, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased online.
Once you have your ticket, you will need to select six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered 1-70. Golden Mega Balls range from 1 to 24.
You can request a “quick pick” or “easy pick” if you feel particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking. These options allow the computer to generate numbers randomly.
Mega Millions tickets incorporate a multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay extra dollars to add “Mega Pliers.”
Where can I buy the lottery ticket?
Tickets can be purchased directly at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online Jackpocket, the official digital lottery delivery company of USA TODAY Networkthe next states and territory of the United States: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to play lottery games and select numbers, order, view tickets, and collect prizes all using your mobile phone or home computer.
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