UPDATE: A staggering $980 million Mega Millions jackpot is on the line as of Friday, November 14, 2025. This could become the eighth largest prize in the game’s history if someone claims the jackpot. If no one wins, the jackpot is expected to soar past $1 billion for the next drawing on Tuesday.
Check your tickets NOW! The winning numbers drawn on Friday night were 1-8-11-12-57, with the Mega Ball being 7. If you’ve matched these numbers, you could choose between a cash lump sum of $452.2 million or an annuity that pays out in one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
Attention, lottery players: Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. This means you have another chance to win big just a few days away!
The stakes are high as this jackpot inches closer to a billion, prompting excitement and anticipation across the nation. The potential payout is not only life-changing for the winner but also captures the attention of millions who dream of striking it rich.
For context, here are some of the largest lottery jackpots ever won:
“$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022. The winning ticket was sold at a Los Angeles-area gas station.”
“$1.78 billion, Powerball, Sept. 6, 2025. Winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas.”
“$1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, sold at a supermarket in Neptune Beach, Florida.”
As you eagerly await the next drawing, keep an eye out for updates. Winning the lottery could change lives, impacting not just individual winners but also families, communities, and local economies. The hope and excitement surrounding such massive jackpots create a buzz that resonates far beyond just the ticket holders.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach Tuesday’s drawing, and remember to check your tickets against the winning numbers! Will you be the next Mega Millions millionaire?
