Miami, FL, September 20, 2025
News Summary
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an impressive $423 million, with a cash option of $196.5 million for the upcoming drawing. Players need to match all white balls and the gold Mega Ball to win. Recent excitement from Powerball has drawn attention away from Mega Millions, but sales continue as players hope for a life-changing win. Tickets are available for $5 at retailers across Florida. The last Mega Millions jackpot was won in June, and this drawing presents another chance for participants.
Miami, FL
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $423 million, with a cash option of $196.5 million, for the upcoming drawing scheduled for 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This increase comes in the wake of a recent Powerball lottery frenzy that saw two tickets sharing a historic $1.79 billion jackpot, diverting some attention from Mega Millions.
The current Mega Millions drawing marks a significant opportunity for players, as those looking to win the grand prize must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball. The odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336. The previous winning numbers from Tuesday, September 16, 2025, were 10-14-34-40-43, with the Mega Ball at 5.
Mega Millions tickets are available for purchase at authorized retailers throughout Florida at a cost of $5 each. Players can win smaller prizes by matching the Mega Ball or by matching combinations of the white balls, with individual wins varying from $14 to $70.
Recent Lottery Performance
The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on June 27, 2025, by a ticket purchased in Virginia, which claimed $348 million. In 2025, there have been a total of 13 lottery jackpots surpassing the $1 billion mark, with just one exceeding $2 billion.
The recent Powerball drawing held on September 17, 2025, yielded winning numbers of 7-30-50-54-62 and a Power Ball of 20. The current Powerball jackpot is estimated at $81 million, with a cash option of $37.9 million.
Claiming Prizes
Winners of the Mega Millions lottery in Florida can claim their prizes within a span of 180 days from the drawing date. Those opting for a single-payment cash option have 60 days post-draw to claim their winnings. In Florida, all lottery winner information, including names and city of residence, is public record, although winners of prizes over $250,000 may remain anonymous for up to 90 days.
Understanding Mega Millions and Powerball
Mega Millions and Powerball are two of the most popular lottery games in Florida, providing exciting opportunities for players to win life-changing prizes. Lottery drawings occur at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday, including holidays, reinforcing the fun of purchasing tickets at local convenience stores and gas stations throughout the state.
As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb and the excitement of lottery season intensifies, players are encouraged to participate and try their luck. With the next drawing just days away, now is the perfect time to join in the excitement and purchase a ticket.
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Additional Resources
- Florida Today: Florida Lottery Results
- TCPalm: Powerball Numbers
- Miami Herald: Lottery News
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: Florida Lottery results
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