Mega Millions jackpot reaches US$843 million after 37 draws without a winner in the US
The Mega Millions drawing, held in the United States, did not record a jackpot winner on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This raised the jackpot to an estimated US$843 million, with a cash option of US$391.7 million. The lack of hits occurs because no bettor matched the five main numbers plus the Mega Ball, numbers drawn as 11, 14, 17, 50 and 57, with Mega Ball 6. The increase reflects the mechanics of the game, which accumulates unclaimed values for the next draw, scheduled for Friday, November 7th.
Lottery authorities confirm that this streak marks the longest period without a winner since the launch of Mega Millions in 2002. The current prize ranks as the eighth largest in the game’s history. Bettors from 45 US states, as well as the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands, participate in the bets, which cost US$2 per ticket.
Draw numbers and game mechanics
The winning numbers for the latest draw were announced just after 11pm (New York time). Players who match five numbers without the Mega Ball receive US$1 million each, with the possibility of multiplication via the Megaplier option for an extra fee of US$1.
- Main numbers: 11, 14, 17, 50, 57
- Mega Ball: 6
- Megaplier Multiplier: 4
This structure keeps the game accessible, with draws on Tuesdays and Fridays. Ticket sales grow exponentially at high accruals, according to lottery operational data.
The next draw takes place in Atlanta, headquarters of the Multi-State Lottery Association, responsible for Mega Millions. Expectations involve millions of bets, but odds of success remain at 1 in 302 million.
History of record accumulations
Mega Millions began in 1996 as The Big Game, between six states. In 2002, it expanded to 12 jurisdictions, changing rules for larger jackpots. The biggest prize ever was US$1.602 billion, in August 2023, divided between gamblers in Florida.
Previous records include $1.537 billion in South Carolina in October 2018. These annual amounts exceed $1 billion on average, with cumulative boosts to local economies via premium taxes.
The current streak surpasses the record of 37 draws without a winner, held until January 2021. On that occasion, a bettor from Michigan won US$1.05 billion. Changes in 2017, such as adding the number 5 to 70 and Mega Ball from 1 to 25, aimed for larger jackpots.
Why the prize grows so much
Rollovers occur because 50% of ticket sales go toward prizes, with the remainder going toward education and public causes in participating states. In 2024, the game generated US$1.2 billion in tax contributions.
Factors such as inflation and adjustments in probabilities contribute to high values. Online betting, available in 20 states, increases the volume of participation. The last winner, on June 27, 2025, won $348 million in Virginia.
Rules for claiming prize
Claims must be filed within 180 days of the drawing, varying by state. Winners choose to remain anonymous in some locations, such as Florida and New Jersey. Payments in annual installments are exempt from initial federal taxes, but taxed at up to 37%.
No-Hit Sequence Details
Since the last big winner in June, 37 draws have gradually accumulated the prize. It started at $20 million and escalated with each missed draw. These no-win marathons occur because of high odds designed to create excitement.
Authorities monitor fraud via digital verification systems. Expired tickets represent an annual loss of $800 million in unclaimed prizes. The lottery consciously promotes responsible gambling, with helplines in every state.
Expectation for next draw
Friday’s drawing attracts national attention, with live broadcasts on channels including ABC and NBC. Convenience stores report queues at peak times. Analysts predict that jackpots above $500 million will double weekly sales.
