Wed Oct 22 06:00:00 UTC 2025: Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $650 Million; Winning Numbers Drawn

[City, State] – Lottery fever gripped the nation as the Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $650 million, with a cash option of $304.1 million, before the numbers were drawn on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. This marks the 10th largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.

The winning numbers for Tuesday night’s drawing are: 2 – 18 – 27 – 34 – 59 and Megaball 18.

The jackpot has been steadily climbing since a lucky player in Virginia won $348 million on June 27, 2025. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot is currently at $320 million with a cash option of $152.2 million.

Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. The game costs $5 per ticket and includes a multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times their original value. Players choose five numbers between 1 and 70 for the white balls and one number between 1 and 24 for the Mega Ball.

Tickets can be purchased in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Online ticket purchases are available through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in select states.

While the allure of a massive payout is strong, the odds of winning the jackpot are slim, standing at 290,472,336-to-1. Players are reminded to gamble responsibly. Resources are available for those struggling with gambling problems by calling 1800-GAMBLER or visiting http://www.800gambler.org.

Mega Millions offers two jackpot payout options: an annuity paid over 30 years or a lump-sum cash payment. Some states allow winners to remain anonymous.

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