Mega Millions Results: Winning Numbers for October 24, 2025
The Mega Millions results for the drawing on October 24, 2025, have been announced, revealing winning numbers that could change lives. The jackpot for this drawing was estimated to be a staggering $680 million, with a cash option of $318.2 million.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for October 24, 2025
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions draw on this date are:
- 18
- 56
- 31
- 11
- 51
- Mega Ball: 24
Upcoming Drawings
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for October 28, 2025. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Players can purchase tickets until 10:45 p.m. on the day of the draw, both in-store and online.
How to Play Mega Millions
To participate, players select six numbers: five from a pool of 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one from a pool of 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). Alternatively, players can use the Easy Pick or Quick Pick option to have their numbers selected randomly.
Ticket Price
The cost to play Mega Millions is $5 per ticket.
Prizes and Multipliers
Mega Millions offers various prize tiers for matching different numbers, including:
- Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $2 million to $10 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: Up to $100,000
- Match 4 White Balls: Up to $5,000
- Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: Up to $2,000
- Match 3 White Balls: Up to $100
- Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: Up to $100
- Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: Up to $70
- Match Mega Ball: Up to $50
Notably, Mega Millions has modified its prize structure, incorporating a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, randomly assigned at the time of purchase.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 290,472,336. Given these odds, players are encouraged to play responsibly.
What Happens If You Win
Winners have two options for payment: an annuity or a cash lump sum. The annuity consists of one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, with each successive payment increasing by 5%. This option helps maintain the winner’s purchasing power amidst inflation. Alternatively, the cash option provides a single lump-sum payment equivalent to the available cash in the jackpot pool.
In the event of multiple winners, the jackpot amount is divided equally among all winning tickets. For the latest updates and winning numbers, players can check the official Mega Millions website or Michigan Lottery website.
