Orlando, Florida, September 18, 2025
News Summary
No one matched the winning numbers in the latest Mega Millions drawing, causing the jackpot to climb to an impressive $423 million. Players have until the next drawing to buy tickets, with the cash option standing at $196.5 million. The last winning numbers were 17-18-21-42-64 with Mega Ball 7. With growing anticipation for the upcoming drawing, which takes place every Tuesday and Friday, this jackpot reflects the excitement of the game amid ongoing rollovers since June. The Powerball jackpot also remains competitive at $81 million.
Orlando, Florida – The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $423 million following multiple rollovers, as no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the recent drawing. The cash option for this life-changing jackpot stands at $196.5 million. The next drawing is set for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET.
In the last drawing on Sept. 12, 2025, the winning numbers were 17-18-21-42-64, with the Mega Ball being 7. Unfortunately, there were no secondary winners for this drawing, which continued the trend of rollovers experienced since June 27, 2025, when the jackpot had last been claimed. On that occasion, a ticket purchased in Virginia won a prize of $348 million.
With the current jackpot’s starting ticket price being $5, interest in Mega Millions has surged. This popularity stems from the excitement surrounding large jackpots, with this current one being the result of several consecutive rollovers. Prior to the most recent draw, the jackpot was $381 million.
For players eagerly anticipating the next drawing, Mega Millions occurrences take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET, regardless of holidays. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are noted to be 1 in 290,472,336.
Lottery regulations in Florida dictate that prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the draw date. For those selecting the cash option, winners have a 60-day window to validate their claim. In Florida, detailed personal information about winners, including their name and residence, is classified as public record, preventing anonymity. Nevertheless, winners of amounts greater than $250,000 receive temporary protection from public disclosure for an initial 90 days.
It is noteworthy that the Mega Millions has seen a significant number of substantial jackpots in its history, with 13 jackpots having reached or surpassed the $1 billion mark. This escalating jackpot trend is attributed to a lack of winning tickets in recent drawings that prompt further rollovers.
In a parallel lottery competition, the Powerball jackpot stands at a respectable $81 million following its own rollovers. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET. The most recent Powerball drawing on Sept. 17, 2025, yielded winning numbers of 7-30-50-54-62, with the Powerball being 20. A ticket purchased in Fort Myers, Florida, won a $2 million prize by matching five numbers with a Power Play.
Players can purchase Mega Millions and other lottery tickets in person at authorized retailers throughout Florida. The combination of high jackpots and the chance for life-altering winnings continues to draw attention and participation from players eager to test their luck.
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Additional Resources
- Florida Today: Florida Lottery Results September 17, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- TCPalm: Powerball Numbers September 17, 2025
- Google Search: Florida Lottery September 2025
- Miami Herald: Lottery News
- Google Scholar: Lottery jackpot
- PJ Star: Mega Millions Numbers September 16, 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- News-Press: Mega Millions Numbers September 12, 2025
- Google News: Florida Lottery
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