Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $547 Million After No Winners

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $547 million for the next drawing after no tickets matched all the winning numbers from the latest draw on October 3, 2025.

The winning numbers for that drawing were 18, 19, 38, 54, 57, and the Mega Ball was 19. With no jackpot winners, the cash option increased to $251.7 million.

Even if the jackpot went unclaimed, there was a significant win in the latest draw. A ticket purchased in California matched five numbers and earned a $2 million prize due to the 2X Multiplier.

Rick Smith, a tearful player in Indiana, expressed his disappointment after checking his tickets. “You always hope for luck, but it’s tough when the numbers don’t add up,” he said. “Maybe next time.”

The Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday. Tickets cost $5 each, and players are eager to try their luck, especially as the multimillion-dollar jackpot continues to rise.

According to lottery experts, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. Players are encouraged to play responsibly.

With multiple states participating, residents are excited about the possibility of becoming instant millionaires. The next drawing is scheduled for October 7, 2025, and players are reminded to check their tickets thoroughly as smaller prizes can still be won.