Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $497 Million After No Winner on Sept. 30, 2025

Why this matters: The growing jackpot increases excitement and participation. Understanding the drawing schedule and ticket costs helps players engage responsibly.

The Mega Millions lottery continues to be a popular game, with jackpots reaching significant amounts. On September 26, 2025, the jackpot reached an estimated $474 million, but again there was no winner. The winning numbers were 33, 21, 4, 27 and 49, and the Mega Ball was 21.

To win any prize, a player needs to match at least the Mega Ball number. Matching two numbers won't win anything unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth either $14, $21, $28, $35 or $70.

Mega Millions offers various prize tiers, from matching just the Mega Ball to matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. The annuity option provides one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, each 5% bigger than the previous one. The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment.

The winning numbers were 4, 8, 27, 37, 63, and the Mega Ball was 14.

A Mega Millions ticket costs $5.

Drawings are held twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights.

To win a prize, a player must at least match the Mega Ball number.

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