Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Sept. 12: Check Your Tickets for $381 Million Jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $381 million, with a cash option of $175 million, for the drawing on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Did you win the grand prize?
Winning Numbers for September 12, 2025
Here are the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 12, 2025:
17 - 18 - 21 - 42 - 64 and Mega Ball: 7
Did Anyone Win the Jackpot?
Lottery officials will announce any Mega Millions winners. Check back here for updates.
To view a list of past winners, visit the official Mega Millions website.
Previous Winners
The jackpot was last won on June 27 in Virginia for a prize of $348 million. This year also saw wins on April 18 in Ohio ($112 million), March 25 in Illinois ($344 million), and Jan. 17 ($113 million).
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, purchase a ticket at a gas station, convenience store, or grocery store. In some states, tickets can be purchased online.
Select five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball). You can also choose a "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick" for randomly generated numbers.
Mega Millions tickets include a multiplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times.
Where to Buy Lottery Tickets
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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Changes Implemented on April 8
- Ticket prices increased from $2 to $5.
- A multiplier is included with every ticket.
- Matching the five white balls now pays between $2 million and $10 million with the built-in multiplier.
- The minimum prize you can win is $10 and a maximum of $10 million for non-jackpot prizes.
- Once a jackpot is won, the Mega Millions will start at $50 million instead of $20 million.
- The number of Mega Balls changed from 25 to 24.
- The odds for winning any prize also improved to 1-in-23 from 1-in-24.
New Prize Payouts
| Match | Payout |
|---|---|
| Jackpot | Remains the same |
| Five White Balls | Increased from $1 million to a minimum of $2 million and a maximum of $10 million |
| Four White Balls plus Mega Ball | Increased from $10,000 to a minimum of $20,000 and a maximum of $100,000 |
| Four White Balls | Increased from $500 to a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000 |
| Three White Balls plus Mega Ball | Increased from $200 to a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $2,000 |
| Three White Balls | Increased from $10 to a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $100 |
| Two White Balls plus Mega Ball | Increased from $10 to a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $100 |
| One White Ball plus Mega Ball | Increased from $4 to a minimum of $14 and a maximum of $70 |
| Mega Ball | Increased from $2 to a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $50 |
When is the Next Mega Millions Drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
Cost Per Ticket
The cost is now $5 per ticket and includes a multiplier.
Balls Needed to Match
You can win at least $10 for matching just the Mega Ball. Short of the jackpot, you can win a minimum of $2 million for matching all five white balls (except in California).
Where is Mega Millions Available?
You can play the game in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The states not offering Mega Millions are: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
Ticket Purchase Deadline
The deadline for purchasing a Mega Millions ticket varies by state. For example, Jackpocket in New Jersey has a deadline of 9:15 p.m. for the 11 p.m. ET drawing.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the jackpot are 290,472,336-to-1.
Cash Option Explained
The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year. The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum.
Anonymous Winners
In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously.
Gambling Problem?
If you need help with a gambling problem, you can get help by calling 1800-GAMBLER or clicking on www.800gambler.org
