Numbers drawn in the US$843 million Mega Millions raise the prize to the eighth largest in the history of the game in the USA

The Mega Millions draw held on the night of Friday, November 7, 2025, in Atlanta, United States, did not record any winners for the jackpot estimated at US$843 million. The numbers extracted were 16, 21, 23, 48 and 70, with the golden Mega Ball at 5. This absence of a main winner keeps the prize accumulated for the next draw, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, and reinforces the sequence of 38 draws without a hit for the grand prize since the last winner in Virginia, on June 27.

The lottery, played in 45 American states, as well as Washington D.C. and the Virgin Islands, attracted global attention for its value, which became the eighth largest in the history of the game that began in 2002.

• The cost of each ticket is US$5, with an automatic multiplier for smaller prizes.
• The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.
• Rule changes in April 2025 improved secondary prize values.

Historical sequence without winners

This streak of 38 draws without a jackpot winner surpasses the previous record of 37 draws, set in January 2021, when a $1.050 billion prize was won in Michigan. The lastThe first winner, in Virginia, won US$348 million on June 27, 2025. Before that, other prizes were awarded in Ohio, with US$112 million on April 18, Illinois with US$349 million on March 25, and Arizona with US$112 million on January 17.

The accumulation reflects the format of the game, where the main prize is only paid by matching the five white balls from 1 to 70 and the Mega Ball from 1 to 24.

Secondary prizes distributed

During this jackpot race, nearly 11.7 million winning tickets were recorded across all levels, totaling more than $274 million in payouts. In the November 4th draw, 606,046 tickets guaranteed prizes, totaling US$ 12.2 million in national values.

256 third-tier tickets were issued, ranging from US$20,000 to US$100,000 each.

April 2025 rule changes, which included a built-in multiplier, increased non-jackpot prizes by up to 10x, boosting distribution.

Position among biggest jackpots

The $843 million value places this jackpot as the eighth largest in Mega Millions history, behind prizes such as the $1.602 billion won in Florida on August 8, 2023 and $1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018. In 2025, four jackpots have been awarded, but none have exceeded $350 million so far.

The cash prize for an eventual winner would be US$391.7 million, paid in a single installment.

Recent format changes

Updates implemented in April 2025 changed the number pool to five balls from 1 to 70 and Mega Ball from 1 to 24, as well as adding the automatic multiplier. These changes accelerate jackpot growth and benefit smaller prizes, such as five white balls, which now range from US$2 million to US$10 million.

The game remains available in physical and online stores in participating states, with sales ending at 10pm or 10:45pm local time, depending on jurisdiction.

Giveaway details and next steps

The draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 11pm Eastern Time, broadcast on the official YouTube channel. Despite the absence of a main winner, officials highlight the volume of prizes distributed, which maintains players’ interest.

The next drawing on November 12th could raise the jackpot even higher depending on ticket sales.

• Winning tickets in the last draw: 606,046 units.
• Total payments following: US$274 million.
• Records broken: 38 consecutive draws.

Payment options for winners

Jackpot winners can opt for an annuity, with an immediate initial payment followed by 29 annual installments increasing by 5% per year, or for a cash value of US$391.7 million. The choice depends on your planfinancial ment, and in some states, the identity of the winner remains anonymous.

This flexibility has been standard since the game’s inception in 2002, with 13 billion-dollar jackpots recorded throughout history.

Participation in 2025

In 2025, Mega Millions recorded four jackpot winners before the current streak, with prizes ranging from $112 million to $349 million. The game operates against a backdrop of American lotteries that include Powerball, whose current jackpot is US$467 million.

Demand grew with the new rules, resulting in more tickets sold and expanded secondary prizes.