This holiday season, a lucky Mega Millions Jackpot player could receive an extraordinary belated Christmas gift, as the jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.15 billion for Friday’s drawing.
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, was an estimated $650 million, offering a cash option of $304.1 million, as reported by the official Mega Millions website.
The grand prize has rolled over multiple times since it was last claimed on June 27, when a lucky player from Virginia took home a $348 million jackpot.
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot has also climbed to $320 million, with a cash option of $152.2 million, according to the Powerball website.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for October 21, 2025
The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, were:
2 – 18 – 27 – 34 – 59, and the Mega Ball was 18.
Updated Mega Millions Prize Payouts
The Mega Millions lottery has introduced revised prize amounts, increasing winnings across several tiers. Below is the new prize structure:
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Jackpot: Unchanged
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Five white balls: Increased from $1 million to a minimum of $2 million and up to $10 million
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Four white balls + Mega Ball: Raised from $10,000 to between $20,000 and $100,000
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Four white balls: Now pays between $1,000 and $5,000, up from $500
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Three white balls + Mega Ball: Boosted from $200 to between $400 and $2,000
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Three white balls: Increased from $10 to $20–$100
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Two white balls + Mega Ball: Increased from $10 to $20–$100
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One white ball + Mega Ball: Increased from $4 to $14–$70
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Mega Ball only: Increased from $2 to $10–$50
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With higher prize payouts and one of the largest jackpots of the year, Mega Millions continues to attract players hoping to strike it rich. Always remember to play responsibly and check your tickets carefully!
