Mega Millions Winning Numbers for September 12, 2025

Why this matters: Knowing the winning numbers allows players to check their tickets and see if they’ve won. Understanding the rules and changes to the game can enhance the playing experience and awareness of potential winnings.

Mega Millions is a popular lottery game available in most U.S. states. Recent changes to the game include a fixed multiplier on each ticket and adjusted prize payouts for matching different numbers of balls. The cost per ticket is $5, which includes the multiplier. Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball. Tickets can be purchased at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and online via services like Jackpocket.

Top Mega Millions Jackpots:

$1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida

$1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina

$1.348 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: Won in Maine

$1.337 billion, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois

$1.269 billion, Dec. 27, 2024: Won in California

How to Play:

The winning numbers were 17-18-21-42-64 and the Mega Ball was 7.

A Mega Millions ticket costs $5.

Select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one number from 1 to 24, or choose a Quick Pick for random numbers.

Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and online through services like Jackpocket&ref=yanuki.com in select states.

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