UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a staggering $754 million for the Halloween drawing on October 31, 2023. As millions of players gear up for trick-or-treating, lottery enthusiasts are holding their breath, hoping to become the next big winner of this record-breaking amount.
This upcoming drawing is particularly thrilling, marking the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever offered on Halloween. The cash value of the jackpot stands at an impressive $352.8 million, making it a life-changing opportunity for anyone lucky enough to match the winning numbers.
The excitement builds after the last drawing on October 28, which saw no jackpot winner. At that time, the jackpot was $714 million, with a cash option of $334.1 million. Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, the October 28 drawing awarded a total of 502,089 winning tickets, distributing around $10.1 million in prizes.
“Tomorrow’s drawing will mark the seventh time in Mega Millions history that a drawing takes place on Halloween,” said a Mega Millions spokesperson. “However, none of the previous instances have offered a jackpot quite like this one.”
In the previous drawing, players matched various combinations of numbers, with three players winning $20,000 each, another three taking home $30,000 each, and two others winning $40,000 each. The winning numbers from that drawing were 2, 19, 33, 53, and 61, with a Mega Ball of 14.
The jackpot has been growing for months, having last been won in Virginia on June 27, when it was $348 million. Since then, it has evaded players for a stunning 35 drawings. During this time, 17 players have won seven-figure prizes after matching all but the Mega Ball.
So far in 2025, the Mega Millions has awarded four jackpots, including the aforementioned June win and three others valued at $112 million (January 17), $349 million (March 25), and $112 million (April 18) in states like Ohio, Illinois, and Arizona.
The anticipation is palpable as players prepare for what could be a life-changing Halloween. Will someone take home the record-breaking prize? Make sure to check your tickets and stay tuned for the drawing, which is just hours away!
For any lottery player, this is a moment to watch closely. The chance to win such a massive jackpot does not come around often, and with the clock ticking down, the excitement continues to grow. Don’t miss out on the potential of becoming an overnight millionaire this Halloween!
