The Mega Millions jackpot is on fire! After no one hit all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, Oct. 7 drawing, the prize soared from $547 million to a jaw-dropping $575 million for Friday, Oct. 10, with a cash option of $264.6 million. And for the 11th time ever, the jackpot is set to climb to $600 million, with a cash option of $277.2 million.
Only $5 a ticket could make someone a multimillionaire—because in the world of Mega Millions, anything can happen. The winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 10 were 3-18-23-32-56, with the Mega Ball at 8. Tuesday’s Oct. 7 drawing numbers were 17-26-33-45-56 with a Mega Ball of 19, producing yet another rollover.
Mega Millions drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET, including holidays. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025—plenty of time to grab a ticket and dream big.
The jackpot has been on a historic streak, steadily climbing from $50 million on July 1 to $575 million on Oct. 10. Some highlights: $348 million went to a Virginia ticket-holder back on June 27, 2025, and millions more rolled over week after week—building excitement across the nation.
And while Mega Millions steals the spotlight, Powerball has made headlines too: a $1.8 billion winner in Missouri recently came forward to claim a $410 million cash prize. Record-setting wins like that are proof—you never know when luck will strike.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious, Mega Millions tickets start at just $5. Check the numbers, dream big, and maybe this time, it could happen to you.
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