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Winning Mega Millions numbers for Sept. 25, 2026
Confirmed
In Short: The winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 25, 2026, was sold at a Wawa convenience store in Bradenton, Florida. The jackpot, with a cash value of $344.2 million, was claimed by a single ticket that matched all six numbers.
Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Mega Millions tickets are available at various retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores.
Lottery officials released the winning numbers shortly after 11 p.m. ET, confirming the jackpot winner. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Mega Millions tickets now come with a built-in multiplier that can boost non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times. Previously, players had to pay extra to add the Megaplier option.
The winning numbers for the September 25 drawing were announced, but the identity of the winner remains undisclosed. Lottery officials are working to verify the ticket and contact the winner.
In other news, ABC made a surprising announcement on September 15, 2026, regarding a new opportunity for aspiring singers. Since the debut of 'American Idol' in 2002, millions of singers have dreamed of receiving a Golden Ticket to Hollywood.
The 78th Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, were broadcast live on September 14, from 8 to 11 p.m. Meanwhile, millions around the world marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with tributes and ceremonies.
A study published in Science on September 24, 2026, revealed a gene called BC200, which combines unique characteristics. BC200 is mostly expressed in neurons but originated from a transposon or 'jumping gene' millions of years ago.
The pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, is scheduled to arrive at the shrine on the afternoon of Saturday, September 25, 2026, for a prayer event. Millions more are expected to tune in via television and radio.
The Biden administration collected a surplus of hundreds of millions of dollars through fees from the Obamacare exchange, which was announced on September 25, 2026, as refunds to millions of Americans, including Alaskans, who were overcharged.
What this adds
The winning numbers for the September 25 drawing were released, but it is not yet clear whether anyone matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
The news of the Mega Millions jackpot winner comes after a period of no winners in previous drawings, increasing the jackpot value.
The surplus collected by the Biden administration through Obamacare fees was announced as refunds to millions of Americans, including Alaskans, who were overcharged.
Background
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, called for international solidarity with Somalia and a renewed commitment to peace in his Angelus address on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Powerball officials announced the winning numbers for Saturday's drawing, with an estimated $298 million jackpot.
What's confirmed
- After no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous drawing, the jackpot for Friday, Sept.
- That winning ticket, worth a cash value of $344.2 million, was sold at a Wawa store in Bradenton, Florida.
- 25 Mega Millions drawing, including the winning numbers.
- The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept.
- Mega Millions tickets are sold at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and other lottery retailers.
- Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.
- Ask for a Quick Pick, and the numbers will be generated for you.
- Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Monday, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cross the finish line, with some new commitments from the company.
What's still developing
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- “She was loved by millions of people all over the world, and she still is today,” she said.
- Tributes are being held in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., in memory of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
- As millions around the world mourn and mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at The Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Friday morning.
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- Millions are at risk every summer from dangerous air quality levels, while seasonal allergens and household pollutants only complicate the quest for clean air.
- Barron began by recalling Sheen’s extraordinary influence as a preacher and communicator, including the millions who watched his television programs at the height of his career.
- ET, but it's not yet clear whether anyone matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
- Here's what to know about the lottery drawing on Friday, Sept.
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