Mega Millions jackpot reaches $400 million for tonight’s drawing

by | Sep 16, 2025

RALEIGH – The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb as it hit the $400 million mark for Tuesday’s drawing.

A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $400 million jackpot as an annuity or $185.8 million in cash. 

“What a fun choice that would be for a lucky North Carolinian, a $400 million annuity or a $185.8 million lump sum,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We would love to see a big winner here tonight who gets to make that decision.” 

Even though the jackpot remains up for grabs, players are taking home lots of other prizes playing Mega Millions. Friday’s drawing produced more than 10,000 winning tickets in North Carolina. 

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million. 

Players can buy Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

For details on how lottery funds have made a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.