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Record $965 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Draws Attention

11/16/2025

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Summary

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The Mega Millions jackpot for the November 14, 2025 drawing is estimated at $965 million, the eighth-largest in the game's history.
This record follows seven prior billion-dollar prizes.
Albert Clinton Jr. of Gastonia, North Carolina, won $114,614 from a $2 Bingo Bucks Fast Play ticket and received $82,236 after taxes.
Drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays with odds of 1 in 290,472,336.

History

Historical Context

The Mega Millions lottery's record jackpot of $1.05 billion in 2021 reflects a trend of increasing jackpots driven by higher ticket prices and more participating states. Since its inception in 1996, the game's popularity has surged, with ticket sales rising by 25% that year, prompting discussions on public funding and gambling regulations as states like North Carolina benefit from the revenue.

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Story summary

The Mega Millions jackpot for the November 14, 2025 drawing is estimated at $965 million, the eighth-largest in the game's history.
This record follows seven prior billion-dollar prizes.
Albert Clinton Jr. of Gastonia, North Carolina, won $114,614 from a $2 Bingo Bucks Fast Play ticket and received $82,236 after taxes.
Drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays with odds of 1 in 290,472,336.

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