Jacksonville, FL, September 20, 2025
News Summary
In the wake of a significant Powerball win, the Mega Millions jackpot has now reached an astounding $423 million. The recent Powerball drawing awarded two lucky tickets a massive $1.79 billion jackpot, drawing national attention. The upcoming Mega Millions drawing is anticipated with excitement as players dream of cashing in on life-changing winnings.
Jacksonville, FL – Mega Millions Jackpot Continues to Grow as Powerball Jackpots Are Awarded
The national lottery scene has shifted focus to the Mega Millions game, with its current jackpot estimated at $423 million. This comes after a recent Powerball drawing resulted in two tickets matching the winning numbers for an unprecedented $1.79 billion jackpot, ending the Powerball frenzy that had captured public attention for weeks.
Mega Millions and Powerball Recent Drawings
The latest Mega Millions drawing was held on Friday, September 19, 2025. The winning numbers for that draw were 2, 22, 27, 42, 58, with the Mega Ball being 8. The previous Mega Millions drawing, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, produced winning numbers of 10, 14, 34, 40, 43, with the Mega Ball being 5.
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, resulted in winning numbers 7, 30, 50, 54, 62 with a Power Ball of 20. Currently, the Powerball jackpot stands at $81 million, with a cash option of $37.9 million.
Details of the Current Mega Millions Jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has been climbing steadily and is now at an estimated $423 million, which offers a cash option of $196.5 million. This amount is for the upcoming drawing scheduled at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Tickets for Mega Millions cost $5 each. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball. The odds of this happening are approximately 1 in 290,472,336. Smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers, with a single match of just the Mega Ball winning up to $50, and various combinations of matching some of the five numbers and the Mega Ball awarding between $14 and $70.
Background and Historical Context
The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won was on Friday, June 27, 2025, when a ticket purchased in Virginia matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball to claim a prize of $348 million. Since then, the jackpot has continued to grow, reflecting increased ticket sales and the game’s popularity.
As of September 19, 2025, there have been 13 lottery jackpots reaching or exceeding $1 billion, with only one surpassing $2 billion, underscoring the increasing jackpots in recent years.
Legal and Prize Claim Information in Florida
In Florida, where tickets are widely available through authorized retailers, lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. Winners opting for the single-payment cash option have 60 days after the draw to claim their winnings.
Florida law requires that the names and cities of winners be made public, though winners receiving prizes over $250,000 may remain anonymous for the first 90 days following their win.
Additional Lottery Offerings
Besides Mega Millions and Powerball, Florida’s lottery offers several draw games, providing residents with multiple opportunities to participate and potentially win large prizes. Tickets are available at retail locations such as convenience stores and gas stations throughout the state.
In summary, the Mega Millions game continues to attract players nationwide with its growing jackpot nearing half a billion dollars, while the Powerball jackpot has been awarded, ending its recent surge. Both games remain popular choices for those dreaming of large winnings and big jackpots.
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Additional Resources
- Florida Today: Florida Lottery Results
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- Miami Herald: Lottery News
- Wikipedia: Lottery
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