Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $754 Million on Halloween Night
The Mega Millions fever continues to sweep across the country, as no one managed to snag the top prize in Tuesday’s drawing. That means Friday night’s jackpot for October 31st—yes, on Halloween—rose to an eye-popping $754 million , making it the ninth-largest prize in Mega Millions history . The cash option for the jackpot stands at roughly $352.8 million , and players everywhere were checking their tickets in hopes of waking up as the next multi-millionaire.
The winning numbers drawn for Friday night’s game were 2, 24, 52, 66, 68 , with the Mega Ball number 9 . As of now, results are still being verified, and it hasn’t been announced whether anyone matched all six numbers. If no one wins this time either, the jackpot will keep growing, potentially climbing into record-breaking territory as we move into November.
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For those wondering how the game works, Mega Millions drawings happen twice a week—every Tuesday and Friday—around 11 p.m. Eastern Time . Tickets cost $5 per play , with a built-in multiplier feature that can boost non-jackpot winnings. Players can also add the Megaplier for an extra dollar to further increase smaller prizes.
Now, here’s the part that trips up many players—how much do you actually need to win something? To get any payout at all, you must match at least one number , but it has to be the Mega Ball . That alone could win you anywhere from a few dollars to as much as $50, depending on the draw. Matching a couple of the main numbers without the Mega Ball won’t yield anything, but if one of those matches includes the Mega Ball, you can still walk away with a modest prize—often between $10 and $70 .
This current jackpot has people recalling some of the biggest Mega Millions wins in history. The largest ever came in August 2023 , when a single ticket in Florida hit $1.58 billion . Other massive jackpots have been won in places like South Carolina, Illinois, and Maine—proving that luck really can strike anywhere.
For now, excitement is still in the air. The Halloween drawing brought with it a mix of anticipation and spooky superstition, as millions tuned in or checked online to see if fate had turned in their favor. Whether anyone takes home the $754 million or the prize rolls over once again, one thing’s for sure—the dream of hitting it big keeps Americans coming back for another shot, two nights a week.
So, if you didn’t play this round, you might want to mark your calendar. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET , and who knows—maybe that’ll be the night someone’s life changes forever.
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