Just when the lottery frenzy was starting to peak with the Mega Millions jackpot on the brink of $1 billion, just over a week ago, a ticket matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot after more than five months of rolling over.
The Mega Millions jackpot numbers were matched by a $5 ticket purchased in Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 14, at $980 million, the eighth-largest Mega Millions jackpot of all time. The jackpot reset at $50 million for the Tuesday, Nov. 18, drawing and now sits at $70 million for this Tuesday’s drawing.
Check this story after 11 p.m. ET tonight to see the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Mega Millions tickets start at $5 apiece. Below are some frequently asked questions about the game, when winning tickets expire in Florida (it differs state by state) and lottery odds. Good luck!
Mega Millions winning numbers for November 25, 2025
Check this story after 11 p.m. ET tonight to see the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
In case you’re wondering, the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Nov. 21, were 3-4-19-31-63 and the Mega Ball was 9.
What day is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions lottery drawing will be at 11 p.m. ET on Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
When was the last Mega Millions jackpot won? How long the jackpot has rolled over
The Mega Millions jackpot was last won on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, when a ticket in Georgia matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to win a $980 million prize.
Below is a recap of lottery drawings for the current rollover streak.
How long do you have to cash in a Florida Lottery ticket?
Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.
How rare is it to win Mega Millions?
The odds of winning are pretty low. According to the Mega Millions site, players have a 1 in 290,472,336 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball.
Does the Florida Lottery reveal lottery winners? Can you stay anonymous if you win lottery in Florida?
According to Florida Lottery’s website, winners cannot remain anonymous: “Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information.”
However, the site states, the “names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner.”
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
What is the largest Mega Millions jackpot in history? See top 10 highest jackpots of all time
As of Nov. 25, 2025, these are the largest Mega Millions prizes in the history of the game, according to megamillions.com.
What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
As of Nov. 25, 2025, there have been 13 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.
(This story will be updated to include new information.)
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Mega Millions at $70 million for Tuesday, Nov. 25, before Thanksgiving
Reporting by Lianna Norman and Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Fort Myers News-Press
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