Mega Millions Jackpot Nears the $1 Billion Mark After No Big Winner
The Mega Millions jackpot continues its incredible climb, now reaching an estimated $965 million after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s draw on November 11, 2025. The next drawing, set for Friday, November 14 at 11 p.m., offers players another shot at one of the largest prizes in the game’s history — with a cash option of $445.3 million.
Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, thousands of Ohio Lottery players still managed to win smaller prizes ranging from $10 to $20,000.
Ohio Lottery Winners Take Home Thousands in Smaller Prizes
The Ohio Lottery confirmed that several residents claimed winnings in Tuesday’s draw, proving that even without the jackpot, luck was still in the air.
Here’s a breakdown of the Ohio prize distribution:
- $20,000 prize: 1 winner
- $5,000 prize: 1 winner
- $2,500 prize: 1 winner
- $2,000 prize: 4 winners
- $1,500 prize: 8 winners
- $1,000 prize: 10 winners
- $800 prize: 3 winners
- $600 prize: 17 winners
- $400 prize: 25 winners
- $100 prize: 61 winners
- $70 prize: 222 winners
- $50 prize: 682 winners
- $40 prize: 260 winners
- $35 prize: 410 winners
- $30 prize: 663 winners
- $28 prize: 933 winners
- $25 prize: 1,022 winners
- $21 prize: 2,212 winners
- $20 prize: 3,152 winners
- $15 prize: 5,446 winners
- $14 prize: 3,284 winners
- $10 prize: 7,885 winners
The winning numbers from the November 11 drawing were:
10, 13, 40, 42, 46, and the Mega Ball was 1.
While no one hit the jackpot, several second-tier and third-tier prizes went out to lucky Ohioans — a reminder that even smaller wins can add up to millions across the state.
Jackpot Odds Slightly Improved Under New Game Format
The Mega Millions game underwent rule changes earlier this year in April 2025, with the goal of improving player odds. According to lottery officials, the odds of winning the top prize have slightly improved — from 1 in 302,575,350 to 1 in 290,472,336.
Though the odds are still long, the change has given players a slightly better shot at landing life-changing sums. The revised format also continues to drive excitement and massive ticket sales, which in turn push the jackpot to new heights when no one wins.
How the Mega Millions Jackpot Grows
Every time a drawing passes without a jackpot winner, the prize pool rolls over, often increasing by tens or even hundreds of millions. The jackpot has now reached one of its largest totals in 2025, inching closer to the billion-dollar mark that typically sparks a nationwide frenzy of ticket purchases.
The cash option — the amount a winner would receive if they choose a lump-sum payout — currently stands at $445.3 million before taxes. Winners can also choose to receive their prize through annual installments spread over 30 years.
Recent Ohio Lottery Success Stories
Ohio has had its share of lottery luck in recent months. According to officials, several residents have scored significant wins in both the Powerball and Mega Millions drawings this year, including six-figure and million-dollar prizes.
While none have yet claimed the top Mega Millions jackpot in 2025, state lottery officials encourage players to check their tickets carefully — even a few matching numbers can mean a substantial payout.
What’s Next for Mega Millions Players
The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET. Tickets cost $2 per play, and players can add the Megaplier for an extra $1 to multiply non-jackpot winnings up to five times.
To win the jackpot, players must match five white balls and one Mega Ball. Smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers, with the smallest prize starting at $2.
Feeling Lucky?
As excitement builds and the jackpot inches toward the billion-dollar threshold, players across the U.S. are lining up for their chance at fortune.
Even if the odds are steep, recent drawings show that smaller prizes are frequently awarded — and someone, somewhere, always gets lucky.
The question remains: Will the next Mega Millions draw crown a new multimillionaire, or will the jackpot soar even higher?
Stay tuned — and if you’re playing, remember to check those numbers carefully.
