UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an astonishing $980 million as of Friday, November 14, 2025. This hefty prize marks the potential for the eighth largest jackpot in the game’s history. Lottery enthusiasts are urged to check their tickets immediately following the drawing.
The winning numbers for tonight’s drawing are 1, 8, 11, 12, 57, with a Mega Ball of 7. If no one claims the jackpot, the prize could exceed $1 billion by the next drawing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Should someone hit the jackpot, they have the choice between a lump sum payment of $452.2 million or an annuity option, which is paid out in one initial payment followed by 29 annual payments increasing by 5% each year.
Lottery officials in Atlanta have confirmed that Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. With the stakes this high, the excitement is palpable, and the anticipation builds as millions await the results.
For context, the largest lottery jackpots ever won include a record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball prize claimed on November 7, 2022, at a gas station in the Los Angeles area. Other notable jackpots include $1.78 billion from Powerball on September 6, 2025, and $1.765 billion won on October 11, 2023.
What happens next? The focus now shifts to whether anyone will claim this life-changing jackpot, and if not, the impending rush for the next drawing could send ticket sales skyrocketing. Stay tuned as we await the official announcement regarding tonight’s winners.
Don’t forget to share your thoughts and ticket results with friends and family as they join in the excitement of the Mega Millions lottery!
