CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $843 million for the Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, drawing, making it the eighth largest in the lottery’s history. Friday’s drawing will be the 38th since the jackpot was last won in Virginia on June 27 and the longest streak since the game began in 2002.

Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 4, 2025, results for each game: Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

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