Kentucky, November 14, 2025
The Kentucky Lottery is promoting the Mega Millions drawing scheduled for November 14, offering free $5 tickets through coupon distribution at select Kroger locations. The jackpot has reached a staggering $965 million, making it the eighth-largest in the game’s history. Players can participate by selecting six numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The coupon distribution is first-come, first-served while supplies last, creating excitement among lottery enthusiasts.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Kentucky Lottery is offering free Mega Millions tickets ahead of the $965 million drawing on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Lottery officials will distribute coupons for $5 Mega Millions tickets at two locations in Kentucky:
- 11 a.m. at Kroger, 760 Newtown Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
- 1 p.m. at Kroger, 5000 Mud Lane, Louisville, KY 40229
Coupons will be available while supplies last.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $965 million, with a cash option of $445.3 million. This marks the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history since its inception in 2002. The previous record was a $1.269 billion prize won in California on December 27, 2024.
Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs $5 and includes a randomly assigned multiplier, which can multiply base prize levels by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta, Georgia. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336, while the overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are 1 in 23.
For those interested in participating, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets throughout Kentucky until 10:45 p.m. on draw nights. Players select six numbers: five different numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match the numbers drawn, including the Mega Ball number.
For more information, visit the official Kentucky Lottery website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Mega Millions jackpot amount for the upcoming drawing?
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $965 million, with a cash option of $445.3 million. This marks the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history since its inception in 2002. The previous record was a $1.269 billion prize won in California on December 27, 2024.
Where can I obtain free Mega Millions tickets in Kentucky?
Lottery officials will distribute coupons for $5 Mega Millions tickets at two locations in Kentucky on Friday, November 14, 2025:
- 11 a.m. at Kroger, 760 Newtown Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
- 1 p.m. at Kroger, 5000 Mud Lane, Louisville, KY 40229
Coupons will be available while supplies last.
How can I purchase Mega Millions tickets in Kentucky?
Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets throughout Kentucky until 10:45 p.m. on draw nights. Each ticket costs $5 and includes a randomly assigned multiplier, which can multiply base prize levels by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta, Georgia. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336, while the overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are 1 in 23.
Where can I check the winning Mega Millions numbers?
Winning Mega Millions numbers can be checked on the official Mega Millions website. The drawings are also live-streamed on the Mega Millions YouTube channel.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Jackpot Amount | $965 million |
| Cash Option | $445.3 million |
| Record Jackpot | $1.269 billion (California, December 27, 2024) |
| Ticket Price | $5 |
| Multiplier Options | 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 10X |
| Drawing Time | 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays |
| Odds of Winning Jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| Overall Odds of Winning Any Prize | 1 in 23 |
| Purchase Locations | Gas stations, convenience stores, supermarkets in Kentucky |
| Purchase Deadline | 10:45 p.m. on draw nights |
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