Key Highlights
- Mega Millions winning numbers for October 24, 2025, drawn.
- Jackpot reaches $680 million with a cash option of $318.2 million.
- Next drawing scheduled on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 290,472,336.
Mega Millions Draws: Results and Details for October 24, 2025
The Mega Millions lottery held a drawing on Friday, October 24, 2025. The winning numbers were announced as follows:
- White Ball Numbers: 18, 56, 31, 11, and 51
- Mega Ball Number: 24
No jackpot winner was reported for this drawing. The estimated jackpot reached $680 million, with a cash option of $318.2 million.
Next Mega Millions Drawing Scheduled for Tuesday, October 28
The next Mega Millions drawing is set to take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The drawing will occur at 11 p.m., as it does every Tuesday and Friday.
How to Participate in the Mega Millions Drawing
To participate in the Mega Millions lottery, players can choose from two options: picking their own numbers or using the Easy Pick/Quick pick option. Each player selects five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball).
The cost of a single ticket is $5, making it an accessible game for many lottery enthusiasts.
Prizes Offered in the Mega Millions Drawing
Mega Millions offers several prize levels based on the numbers matched:
- Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million, or $10 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, or $100,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, or $5,000
- Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400, $600, $800, $1,000, or $2,000
- Match 3 White Balls: $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
- Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
- Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14, $21, $28, $35, or $70
- Match Mega Ball: $10, $15, $20, $25, or $50
Odds and Payment Options for the Mega Millions Jackpot
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 290,472,336. Winning players have the option to receive their prize as an annuity over 29 years or a lump sum cash payment.
For those who win the jackpot, they can choose between two payment options: the annuity, which provides one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments with each subsequent payment being 5% larger than the previous one; and the cash option, which is a single lump-sum payment equivalent to all the cash in the jackpot prize pool.
If multiple winners share the jackpot, the money is divided equally among them.
How to Watch Mega Millions Drawings
The winning numbers for each drawing can be found on various platforms:
- Mega Millions website (megamillions.com)
- Michigan Lottery website (michiganlottery.com)
- YouTube live stream of the drawings
Conclusion
Mega Millions Continues to Attract Enthusiasts Worldwide
Mega Millions remains a popular choice for lottery enthusiasts, offering high jackpots and accessible prize structures. With the next drawing set on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, players have another opportunity to dream big and potentially change their lives with just one ticket.
