Mega Millions Results: September 16 Jackpot Winners?

Exciting News for Lottery Enthusiasts

It might be your lucky day. You could be the next Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner. The latest jackpot was estimated at $400 million for Tuesday night's drawing, as reported on the official Mega Millions website. The last time the jackpot was won was on June 27, when a single winner from Virginia claimed a $348 million prize.

Starting the day smarter is always a good idea. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Once the numbers are drawn, they will be listed below. Here are the winning numbers for September 16, 2025: 34-43-10-14-40. The Mega Ball number is 5.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot? This information will be confirmed later. For a list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.

Upcoming Drawings and Ticket Sales

The next Mega Millions drawing after tonight will be on Friday, September 19. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. In New York, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 10 p.m. on the night of the draw. The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is $5. In New Jersey and Connecticut, tickets can be purchased until 10:45 p.m. the night of the draw.

Understanding the Multiplier Feature

The new multiplier feature enhances non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times. This feature is included in the $5 cost of a ticket. The multiplier value — either 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x — is randomly selected and printed on the ticket next to each play. This replaces the previous Megaplier, which has been retired.

Top Mega Millions Jackpots of All-Time

Here are the top 10 Mega Millions winning jackpots of all-time:

• $1.602 billion, August 8, 2023: Won in Florida
• $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
• $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023: Won in Maine
• $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
• $1.22 billion, December 28, 2024: Won in California
• $1.1 billion, March 23, 2024: Won in New Jersey
• $1.05 billion, January 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
• $800 million, September 10, 2024: Won in Texas
• $656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
• $648 million, December 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia

Mega Millions Prizes and Odds

To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball. Other prizes vary based on how many numbers are matched:

• Match 5 white balls + gold Mega Ball = Jackpot
• Match 5 white balls = $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million, or $10 million
• Match 4 white balls + gold Mega Ball = $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, or $100,000
• Match 4 white balls = $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, or $5,000
• Match 3 white balls + gold Mega Ball = $400, $600, $800, $1,000, or $2,000
• Match 3 white balls = $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
• Match 2 white balls + gold Mega Ball = $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
• Match 1 white ball + gold Mega Ball = $14, $21, $28, $35, or $70
• Match 1 gold Mega Ball = $10, $15, $20, $25, or $50

The odds of matching the five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.

What Happens If You Win the Jackpot?

If you win the jackpot, you have the option to take an annuity or a cash payment. The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, with each payment increasing by 5% compared to the previous one. This helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power during periods of inflation. Alternatively, the cash option provides a one-time lump-sum payment equal to the total amount in the jackpot prize pool. If multiple people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the prize money is shared equally among all winning tickets.

How to Play the Mega Millions

To purchase a ticket, visit a local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. In some states, tickets can also be bought online. Players need to pick six numbers: five white balls ranging from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball between 1 and 24. If you're unsure about your choices, ask for a "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick," where the computer randomly generates the numbers for you.