New York, NY, October 15, 2025
News Summary
A player in Virginia recently won $348 million from the Mega Millions. The latest jackpot is now an impressive $600 million, with a cash option of $277.2 million. The next drawing is scheduled for October 17, with changes to the lottery offering better odds and guaranteed minimum prizes.
New York, NY – The winning numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot on October 14, 2025, have been announced, revealing the combination of 57, 22, 49, 12, 58, with a Megaball of 19. The jackpot for this draw is valued at an impressive $600 million, offering a cash option of $277.2 million for the fortunate winner.
The massive jackpot comes on the heels of a significant win in Virginia, where a player claimed $348 million from the previous Mega Millions drawing held on June 27, 2025. The current draw has attracted heightened interest due to the enticing jackpot amount and the recent player success in the lottery.
Recent changes to the Mega Millions lottery have also drawn attention. Tickets are now priced at $5 each, a price increase implemented several months ago. In addition, the odds of winning the jackpot have improved slightly; they have shifted from 1 in 302 million to 1 in 292 million. These changes are part of new policies introduced on April 8, which also guarantee a minimum non-jackpot prize of $10 for players who do not match all six numbers. Each ticket now includes a randomly assigned multiplier, increasing non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, although this multiplier does not apply to jackpot wins.
Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at a variety of retail locations as well as online through specific lottery courier services, such as the official digital lottery courier, Jackpocket. The game is available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, allowing a wide audience to participate in the draw.
Past Mega Millions jackpots have reached astonishing heights, with notable wins including $1.602 billion on August 8, 2023, claimed by a single ticket in Florida, $1.537 billion on October 23, 2018, by one ticket in South Carolina, and $1.348 billion on January 13, 2023, from a ticket sold in Maine.
The New York Lottery stands out as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, having contributed $3.7 billion to education during the fiscal year 2022-2023. These contributions illustrate the significant impact of lottery ticket sales on state funding and education programs.
The next drawing of the Mega Millions is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11 p.m. Players interested in the draw can watch it live on ABC 7 New York or check the results on the official Mega Millions website. Those who find themselves needing assistance regarding gambling addiction can reach out to the State’s HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) for support.
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Additional Resources
- ABC 7 New York
- North Jersey
- LoHud
- SI Live
- Fox 5 New York
- Wikipedia: Mega Millions
- Google Search: Mega Millions 2025
- Google Scholar: Mega Millions jackpot
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mega Millions
- Google News: Mega Millions news
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