Jackpot Rolls Over After No Winner in Friday’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has once again climbed to staggering heights after no ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing on Friday, September 5, 2025. The grand prize, which stood at an impressive $336 million, has now rolled over, pushing the estimated jackpot for the next drawing to an even more enticing $358 million.
Lottery officials announced that the winning numbers for the September 5 drawing were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with the gold Mega Ball being 24. While the top prize remained elusive, players across the country are urged to check their tickets for smaller winnings, as there are nine different ways to win a prize in the game.
Should a player match all six numbers in the upcoming drawing on Tuesday, September 9, they will have the choice between the $358 million annuitized prize, paid out over 30 years, or a lump-sum cash option estimated at $164.5 million before taxes.
A Year of Big Wins
This jackpot run marks the fifth time this year that the Mega Millions prize has grown to a significant amount. There have been four jackpot winners in 2025 so far:
- June 27: A lucky player in Virginia won a $348 million jackpot.
- April 18: A ticket sold in Ohio claimed a $112 million prize.
- March 25: An Illinois participant took home a massive $344 million jackpot.
- January 17: The year’s first jackpot winner won $113 million.
The current jackpot has been steadily growing since the last win in late June, fueling excitement among lottery players nationwide. Lottery fever continues to grip the nation, with jackpots for major games frequently making headlines, according to digitaltrendstoday.com.
How to Play Mega Millions
Participating in the Mega Millions drawing is straightforward. Tickets cost $5 per play, a price that now includes a built-in multiplier feature. Here’s how it works:
- Pick Your Numbers: Players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from a pool of 1 to 24. For those who prefer to leave it to chance, a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” option allows the lottery terminal to randomly select the numbers.
- The Multiplier: Each play automatically receives a randomly generated multiplier, which can be 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. This multiplier increases the value of any non-jackpot prizes won. For example, the standard $1 million prize for matching the five white balls can be multiplied up to $10 million.
- Where to Buy: Tickets can be purchased from authorized lottery retailers at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Odds and Drawing Information
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 290.5 million. However, the overall odds of winning any prize are significantly better, at about 1 in 23. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET. As the jackpot continues to swell, all eyes will be on the next drawing to see if a new multimillionaire will be crowned.
