Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $400M After No Sept. 16 Winner

Forget Powerball—right now, all eyes are on Mega Millions. The jackpot for Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, climbed to a staggering $400 million after no one snagged the winning combo in last Friday’s draw.

And here’s the kicker: if someone matches all six numbers, they won’t just take home bragging rights—they’ll have the choice of a one-time cash payout of $185.8 million. Not a bad trade for a few bucks, right?

This Year’s Big Wins So Far

2025 has already had its share of Mega Millions excitement:

• Virginia produced the largest win yet—$348 million on June 27.

• Illinois joined the millionaire club on March 25 with a $344 million jackpot.

• Ohio scored $112 million on April 18.

• Another Illinois ticket grabbed $113 million back in January.

If you’re counting, the next jackpot winner will be the fifth Mega Millions champ of the year.

Winning Numbers – Sept. 16, 2025

The numbers drawn were: 10, 14, 34, 40, 43, and the Mega Ball: 5.
Unfortunately, no ticket hit them all.

That means the prize pot rolls over once again—Friday’s draw on Sept. 19 will shoot up to $423 million, with a cash option of $196.5 million.

How to Play Mega Millions

Getting in the game is simple:

• Grab a ticket from a convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. Some states even let you buy online.

• Pick five numbers from 1 to 70, plus a gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24.

• Don’t feel like choosing? Ask for a Quick Pick (or Easy Pick) and let the system do the work.

Pro tip: there’s a Megaplier option that can boost non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x.

When Are the Drawings?

Mega Millions drawings happen twice a week—Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET.