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Massive $381 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Up for Grabs!

9/13/2025

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Mega Millions Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot on September 12, 2025, is estimated at $381 million, with a cash option of $175 million.
Winning numbers are 17-18-21-42-64, Mega Ball: 07.
The last jackpot, $348 million, was won on June 27, 2025, in Virginia.
Tickets cost $5 and include a multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.
Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

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Wisconsin Lottery Draws

On September 12, 2025, the Wisconsin Lottery conducted several draw games, including Mega Millions, Pick 3, and SuperCash.
The Mega Millions winning numbers were 17-18-21-42-64, with a Mega Ball of 07.
Players can claim prizes up to $599 at any retailer; larger prizes require in-person claims.
Wisconsin law requires the disclosure of winners' names and cities.
Powerball drawings take place three times weekly, with the next on September 13, 2025.

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Historical Context

The Mega Millions lottery, launched in 1996, has transformed the landscape of state lotteries in the U.S. By 2016, it achieved a record jackpot of $1.586 billion, reflecting its immense popularity. As of now, the current jackpot stands at $381 million, showcasing ongoing trends in lottery participation and the significant financial contributions to state revenues, particularly in education funding.

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Mega Millions Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot on September 12, 2025, is estimated at $381 million, with a cash option of $175 million.
Winning numbers are 17-18-21-42-64, Mega Ball: 07.
The last jackpot, $348 million, was won on June 27, 2025, in Virginia.
Tickets cost $5 and include a multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.
Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

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