The anticipation was palpable across the country on Tuesday night, September 9, 2025, as millions of Americans tuned in to see if their numbers would finally come up in the latest Mega Millions drawing. With the jackpot swelling to an estimated $358 million and a cash option of $164.5 million, according to megabillions.com and reporting from Midwest Connect Gannett, the stakes were as high as ever. But as the dust settled, it became clear that the life-changing grand prize would roll over once again, keeping dreams alive for yet another week.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on September 9 were 06, 43, 52, 64, 65, with the Mega Ball 22. These numbers were confirmed in official results published by the Kansas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island lottery authorities, as well as national outlets. Despite the hopes of countless ticket holders from coast to coast, no one matched all six numbers to claim the grand prize, meaning the jackpot will continue to grow—just as it did after the previous Friday’s drawing, when no grand prize winner was declared.
For those who may be wondering, even matching just the Mega Ball number can yield a prize, ranging from $10 to $50, as explained by megabillions.com. However, matching two numbers without the Mega Ball won’t win you anything. If you match one of the five main numbers plus the Mega Ball, prizes can range from $14 to $70. The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is $5 per play, with the Multiplier already included, making the game accessible to a wide swath of hopeful participants.
Of course, Mega Millions isn’t the only game in town. On September 9, lottery players in Kansas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island had a variety of other opportunities to test their luck. According to the Kansas Lottery, the state’s Pick 3 game drew 0-8-1 for its midday numbers and 4-9-6 for the evening. The 2 By 2 game revealed Red Balls 02-15 and White Balls 22-25. Lucky For Life, another multi-state favorite, offered up 02, 04, 07, 34, 46 with Lucky Ball 07. Kansas Lottery drawings are held at specific times throughout the week, with Mega Millions taking place at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays, and other games like Powerball, Pick 3, and Super Kansas Cash scheduled daily or several times a week.
Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Lottery posted its own set of results for September 9. The Pick 3 drawings landed on 2-2-1 for midday and 6-2-5 for evening, while Pick 4 came up 1-3-9-1 and 3-0-2-9. The All or Nothing game produced a midday sequence of 01-04-07-11-13-14-15-17-18-21-22 and an evening draw of 01-02-06-08-13-14-16-18-19-20-21. Badger 5 delivered 08-10-11-13-21, and SuperCash produced 03-16-18-27-29-37 with a Doubler Y. Wisconsin’s lottery schedule is similarly packed, with drawings for various games taking place daily or multiple times per week.
In Pennsylvania, the lottery offered even more options for eager players. The Mega Millions numbers matched those seen nationwide, but the Pick 2 game drew 6-4 (Wild 2) for the day and 2-9 (Wild 3) for the evening. Pick 3 came up 2-1-9 (Wild 2) and 5-8-0 (Wild 3), Pick 4 was 6-5-5-1 (Wild 2) and 4-8-8-8 (Wild 3), and Pick 5 was 7-1-8-0-9 (Wild 2) and 8-8-0-1-9 (Wild 3). Other notable draws included Cash4Life (16-21-36-42-50, Cash Ball 02), Cash 5 (05-10-13-31-41), Treasure Hunt (10-19-21-22-29), and Match 6 Lotto (01-07-08-21-43-44). Pennsylvania’s lottery games are drawn at a variety of times, with Mega Millions at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays and other games throughout the day and evening.
Rhode Island’s lottery scene was no less lively. Their Mega Millions numbers mirrored the national draw, and Lucky For Life produced 02-04-07-34-46 with Lucky Ball 07. The Numbers game saw midday results of 7-7-0-4 and evening results of 0-3-5-2, while Wild Money came up 04-05-29-30-37 with Extra 17. Drawings for these games occur at set times, such as Mega Millions at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Lucky For Life at 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
Claiming a prize varies from state to state, but the process is generally straightforward. In Kansas, prizes up to $599 can be redeemed at lottery retailers, while larger prizes require a visit to Kansas Lottery headquarters in Topeka or submission by mail. Wisconsin allows winners to claim up to $599 at retailers, prizes between $600 and $199,999 at a Lottery Office or by mail, and prizes of $200,000 or more in person at the Madison office. Notably, Wisconsin does not allow winners to remain anonymous due to its open records laws—names and cities are public information. Pennsylvania offers redemption at retailers for prizes up to $600, with larger amounts handled via mail or at area offices. Rhode Island requires prizes under $600 to be claimed at retailers, while larger amounts must be redeemed at Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners in Rhode Island can choose between a lump sum or annuity, and Lucky For Life winners can opt for lifetime payments or a lump sum as well.
For those keeping score at home, Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10 p.m. Central Time, as confirmed by multiple state lottery websites and megabillions.com. The game’s popularity has only grown in recent years, with massive jackpots making headlines. The largest Mega Millions prize ever awarded was a staggering $1.58 billion, claimed in Florida on August 8, 2023. Other notable wins this year include $112 million in Arizona, $344 million in Illinois, and $348 million in Virginia.
Powerball, another national favorite, continues to draw huge crowds as well. The most recent drawing on September 8, 2025, produced winning numbers of 26, 28, 41, 53, 64, with Powerball 9 and Power Play 3X. The next Powerball jackpot, scheduled for September 10, stands at an estimated $33 million with a cash option of $15.2 million.
As the Mega Millions jackpot rolls over yet again, the excitement only builds. The next drawing is set for Friday, and with the prize pool climbing ever higher, Americans from all walks of life will be lining up for their shot at instant fortune. Whether you play every week or just when the jackpot soars, the lottery remains a uniquely American tradition—equal parts hope, suspense, and the thrill of possibility.