Was Tuesday your lucky night? The **Mega Millions** jackpot swelled to an estimated **$600 million**, with a cash option of **$277.2 million**, for the drawing held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
This massive prize pool comes just months after the lottery implemented significant rule changes, improving the minimum payout for almost every prize tier and including a mandatory multiplier with every ticket.
Official Mega Millions Winning Numbers (Oct. 14, 2025)
Here are the official numbers drawn on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Be sure to check your ticket carefully!
| White Balls | Megaball (Gold) |
|---|---|
| 12 – 22 – 49 – 57 – 58 | 19 |
The lottery has not yet confirmed if a grand prize winner emerged from this drawing. The last time the jackpot was won was on June 27, when a single ticket in Virginia claimed a $348 million prize.
Mega Millions Game Changes: Higher Prizes, Better Odds
Mega Millions introduced major changes to the game on April 8, raising the ticket price and increasing the potential value of non-jackpot prizes. These changes are crucial for players to understand when checking their tickets:
Key Updates as of April 8, 2025:
- Ticket Price: Increased from $2 to **$5** (includes the multiplier).
- Multiplier Included: A **2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X** multiplier is now automatically assigned to every ticket.
- Second Prize Increase: Matching all five white balls now pays between **$2 million and $10 million** (up from a flat $1 million), depending on the multiplier.
- Mega Ball Count: The number of Mega Balls was lowered from 25 to **24**, slightly improving the odds of winning the jackpot to **1-in-290,472,336** (down from 1-in-302,575,350).
- Starting Jackpot: The minimum jackpot reset is now **$50 million** (up from $20 million).
New Prize Payouts (with Multiplier)
| Match | Old Prize (Pre-April 8) | New Prize Range (Min/Max with Multiplier) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 White Balls | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 to $10,000,000 |
| 4 White Balls + Mega Ball | $10,000 | $20,000 to $100,000 |
| 4 White Balls | $500 | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| 3 White Balls + Mega Ball | $200 | $400 to $2,000 |
| Mega Ball Only | $2 | $10 to $50 |
Note: The jackpot prize is not affected by the multiplier. The $10 minimum prize is for matching the Mega Ball with a 5X multiplier.
Next Drawing and How to Play
The next opportunity to win the Mega Millions jackpot is on **Friday, October 17, 2025**, at 11 p.m. ET. The drawing’s exact amount will be announced shortly.
How to Play: Select five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (Mega Ball). The ticket cost is $5. Tickets can be purchased at retail locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cash Option Explained
Winners have two choices for receiving the jackpot:
- Annuity Option: The full advertised jackpot amount, paid out over 30 years (an immediate payment followed by 29 annual installments, increasing by 5% each year).
- Cash Option: A single, lump-sum payment that is significantly lower than the annuity but delivered immediately. For the Oct. 14 drawing, the cash option was $277.2 million.
The Biggest Jackpots Ever
While the $600 million jackpot is massive, it still trails the largest lottery prizes in history, showcasing the incredible potential of these games.
| Rank | Jackpot Amount | Lottery | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.04 Billion | Powerball | Nov. 7, 2022 |
| 2 | $1.787 Billion | Powerball | Sept. 6, 2025 |
| 3 | $1.602 Billion | Mega Millions | Aug. 8, 2023 |
Disclaimer: Lottery numbers are posted for informational purposes and should be verified on the official Mega Millions website. Estimated jackpot figures are subject to final ticket sales.
