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**Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $381 Million After No Winner Tuesday**

**USA TODAY – September 12, 2025** – The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a staggering $381 million for tonight’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing. The cash option for the lucky winner would be a cool $175 million.

The winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 12, 2025: 17-18-21-42-64 and the Mega Ball: 7

This year has already seen several Mega Millions winners, with the most recent being a $348 million jackpot claimed in Virginia on June 27. Other big wins include a $112 million prize in Ohio on April 18, a $344 million jackpot in Illinois on March 25, and a $113 million win on January 17.

Tickets can be purchased at various locations, including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores, and in some states online. To play, select five white ball numbers between 1 and 70, and one gold Mega Ball number between 1 and 24. For those who prefer a hands-off approach, a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” option allows the computer to randomly generate the numbers. Mega Millions tickets now also include a built-in multiplier, boosting non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.

For added convenience, tickets can also be purchased online via Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

Any Mega Millions winners will be posted here once announced by lottery officials. To view the list of past winners,visit the Mega Millions website.

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**By Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY**

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