UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to an astonishing $800 million ahead of the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This surge follows four jackpot wins earlier this year, with the last prize claimed in Virginia on June 27.
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn last Friday night, leaving the massive prize intact. The winning numbers for that draw were: 2-24-52-66-68 with a Mega Ball of 9. This unprecedented jackpot is drawing attention as it approaches the record-setting amounts seen in recent years.
The significance of this jackpot is heightened by the fact that it’s been nearly a decade since a Mega Millions jackpot was won in November, with the last occurrence in 2016. Historically, November has seen 16 jackpots since the game’s inception in 2002, the largest being a $326 million prize won in New York on November 4, 2014.
Tickets are available for $5 each, which includes a randomly assigned multiplier that can increase base prize levels by up to 10X. With the overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize at 1 in 23 and the jackpot odds at 1 in 290,472,336, excitement is palpable among lottery players across the 45 states where Mega Millions is available.
The New York Lottery, known for being North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributes significantly to local education, with $3.7 billion allocated for education support in the fiscal year 2022-2023. Each ticket sold aids in funding designated good causes within the state.
This impending drawing is a prime opportunity for players to participate in the excitement, but it also serves as a reminder of the risks associated with gambling. New Yorkers struggling with gambling addiction can find help by contacting the State’s toll-free HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369) for confidential support.
As the clock ticks down to the drawing, lottery enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase their tickets and stay tuned for the live drawing, available on ABC 7 New York at 11:00 p.m. on drawing nights. Will someone make history and claim this life-changing prize? Time will tell.
