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On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, the Mega Millions drawing produced winning numbers 10, 13, 40, 42, 46 and Mega Ball 1, but no ticket matched all six to claim the advertised $900 million jackpot. The Ohio Lottery reported thousands of smaller winning tickets across the state, including single winners at several higher prize tiers. The jackpot now rises to an estimated $965 million with a cash option of $445.3 million for the next drawing on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Lottery officials also noted odds changes introduced in April that slightly improved a player’s chance to hit the top prize.
Key Takeaways
- No jackpot winner in the Nov. 11, 2025 Mega Millions drawing; winning numbers were 10, 13, 40, 42, 46 and Mega Ball 1.
- Ohio recorded single winners at several high-tier payouts: $20,000 (1), $5,000 (1) and $2,500 (1), and multiple winners at dozens of smaller tiers.
- Prizes in Ohio included 10 winners at $1,000 and 7,885 winners at $10, with thousands more across $14–$800 tiers as reported by the Ohio Lottery.
- Next drawing: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 — jackpot estimated at $965 million, cash option $445.3 million; drawing scheduled for 11 p.m.
- The Mega Millions rule changes effective April 2025 adjusted jackpot odds from 1 in 302,575,350 to 1 in 290,472,336, modestly improving the top-prize probability.
Background
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game that periodically produces very large jackpots when the top prize rolls over. In April 2025 the game’s matrix was altered, reducing the number of combinations slightly and improving the statistical chance of winning the jackpot from roughly one in 302.6 million to about one in 290.5 million. Those changes were intended to create more frequent large prizes and alter the distribution of lower-tier payouts.
States that participate in Mega Millions, including Ohio, collect revenue from ticket sales to fund state programs and cover prize obligations. Big rollovers attract national attention and typically boost ticket sales, which in turn raises the number of smaller prize winners. Ohio has seen several sizable lottery payouts earlier in 2025, showing a pattern of frequent high-tier and scratch-off winners across the state.
Main Event
The Nov. 11 drawing produced the sequence 10, 13, 40, 42, 46 and Mega Ball 1; no ticket matched all six numbers to secure the advertised $900 million annuity. The Ohio Lottery released a breakdown of winning tickets sold in the state, reporting single winners in several mid-level tiers and many winners across lower tiers.
Ohio’s reported prize hits include one $20,000 winner, one $5,000 winner and one $2,500 winner, plus multiple winners at $2,000, $1,500 and down through $10 prizes. The state tally shows thousands of winners in aggregate across all prize levels, reflecting both retail and online ticket sales.
Because the top prize rolled, the jackpot grows to $965 million for the next scheduled drawing on Nov. 14, 2025. The cash option for that projected prize is listed at $445.3 million; players choosing the lump-sum would receive the cash amount before taxes and other withholdings.
Analysis & Implications
Large jackpots like this reliably increase ticket purchases as casual players and repeat buyers join the pool, lifting ticket revenues for the participating states. That spike in sales typically results in a higher count of small- and mid-tier winners, which the Ohio Lottery’s Nov. 11 report reflects.
The April 2025 matrix change that slightly improved jackpot odds also altered prize-tier frequencies, so states and players may see small shifts in how often particular payouts occur. For players, the edge remains extremely small: even with the improved odds, the top-prize chance is about 1 in 290.5 million.
From a fiscal perspective, higher jackpots translate into larger revenue flows for retailers (through commissions) and state programs financed by lottery proceeds, but they also raise questions about the social impact of elevated gambling activity. Policymakers and lottery officials typically balance marketing large jackpots with public messaging about responsible play and claim deadlines.
Comparison & Data
| Prize | Number of Winners (Ohio) |
|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 |
| $5,000 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 8 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $600 | 17 |
| $400 | 25 |
| $100 | 61 |
| $70 | 222 |
| $50 | 682 |
| $40 | 260 |
| $35 | 410 |
| $30 | 663 |
| $28 | 933 |
| $25 | 1,022 |
| $21 | 2,212 |
| $20 | 3,152 |
| $15 | 5,446 |
| $14 | 3,284 |
| $10 | 7,885 |
The distribution above shows a heavy concentration of winners in the lower-dollar tiers (especially the $10–$25 range), which is typical for large drawings with widespread ticket purchases. Mid-tier prizes ($1,000–$20,000) are far less frequent but remain notable for individual winners and retailers that sold those tickets.
Reactions & Quotes
We urge players to check their tickets carefully and to claim any prizes within the posted deadlines, including smaller winnings that often go unclaimed.
Ohio Lottery (official statement)
Large jackpots generally drive a surge in ticket purchases and produce more small-prize winners as participation spreads to more casual buyers.
Independent lottery analyst
While the top prize remains elusive, today’s distribution demonstrates how rollover drawings return value to many players across multiple tiers.
Retail operator in Ohio (paraphrased reaction)
Unconfirmed
- Specific retail locations that sold the $20,000, $5,000 and $2,500 winning tickets have not been publicly identified by the Ohio Lottery in its initial release.
- Exact ticket-sale volumes in Ohio for the Nov. 11 drawing have not been released; total sales figures for the state are pending official reporting.
Bottom Line
The Nov. 11, 2025 Mega Millions drawing left the advertised $900 million jackpot unclaimed, producing many smaller winners in Ohio and pushing the next jackpot estimate to $965 million with a $445.3 million cash option. Players should check tickets closely and be aware of claim deadlines and tax implications for any prize.
While the April 2025 game changes modestly improved the odds of winning the top prize, the chance of matching all six numbers remains vanishingly small. Expect increased ticket sales and continued attention to the Nov. 14 drawing, and follow official Ohio Lottery and Mega Millions channels for confirmed retailer information and claim instructions.