Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $843 Million After No Winner
Last night’s Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, has left lottery fans buzzing, as no one managed to claim the staggering $800 million jackpot. The winning numbers were drawn as 11, 14, 17, 50, and 57, with the Mega Ball being 6. Despite the excitement and anticipation, no ticket matched all six numbers, meaning the jackpot continues to grow—and now it has jumped to an estimated $843 million for the next drawing on Friday, November 7. This makes it the eighth-largest Mega Millions prize in the game’s history.
Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10 p.m. Central Time, and tickets can be purchased in-store or online until 10:45 p.m. in Michigan, just minutes before the drawing begins. Each ticket costs $5, and players select six numbers from two pools: five white balls numbered 1 to 70, and one gold Mega Ball numbered 1 to 24. For those who prefer a quick option, the Easy Pick or Quick Pick feature randomly generates numbers for you.
Also Read:Although no one won the jackpot, smaller prizes were still claimed by players who matched some—but not all—of the numbers. The Mega Millions game now features a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 10 times. This multiplier is automatically assigned to each ticket at purchase. Prizes range from $10 for matching just the Mega Ball, up to millions for matching five numbers without the Mega Ball.
For those who do win the jackpot in the future, there are two payout options: an annuity paid out as 30 gradually increasing annual payments, or a one-time cash option. The cash payout is a lump sum of all the cash in the prize pool, while the annuity helps protect winners’ purchasing power over time. In the rare event that multiple winners hit the jackpot, the prize is shared equally among all winning tickets.
The odds of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot are famously slim—1 in 290,472,336—but the dream of becoming an instant multimillionaire keeps players coming back. The excitement surrounding the game is undeniable, and with the jackpot now reaching $843 million, anticipation is expected to reach fever pitch for Friday night’s drawing.
So, if you’re feeling lucky, tickets are still available for the next drawing, and millions of Americans will be watching closely to see if someone finally claims this record-breaking prize. The Mega Millions phenomenon continues to capture imaginations across the country, proving that the allure of a life-changing win is as strong as ever.
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