Mega Millions Results
Mega Millions is one of America's two largest multi-state lottery games, offering massive jackpots that regularly reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Originally launched in 1996 as "The Big Game" and rebranded as Mega Millions in 2002, the game is now available in 47 jurisdictions across the United States. Mega Millions holds the record for the world's largest single-ticket jackpot ($1.537 billion in October 2018). In April 2025, the game underwent a major format overhaul, increasing the ticket price to $5 and incorporating a built-in multiplier on every play -- eliminating the separate Megaplier add-on purchase.
Next Drawing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern Time
Estimated Jackpot: $385.0M
Cash Option: $174.2M
Check Your Numbers
How to Play
- Pick Your White Ball Numbers: Select five (5) numbers from a pool of 1 through 70. These are the white ball numbers.
- Pick Your Mega Ball Number: Select one (1) number from a separate pool of 1 through 24. This is the gold Mega Ball number.
- Multiplier Assignment: When you purchase your ticket, a multiplier value (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x) is randomly assigned to your play at the time of purchase. This multiplier is printed on your ticket and will multiply any non-jackpot prize you win.
- Choose Just the Jackpot (Optional, where available): For $3, get two Quick Pick plays that are eligible ONLY for the jackpot prize (no lower-tier prizes).
- Select Multi-Draw (Optional): Play the same numbers for multiple consecutive drawings.
- Or Use Easy Pick / Quick Pick: Let the terminal randomly select your numbers.
- Check Your Ticket: Watch the drawing or check results on megamillions.com after 11:00 PM ET on drawing nights.
Prize Tiers and Amounts: Mega Millions offers nine (9) ways to win on every $5 ticket. Because every ticket now includes a built-in multiplier, the actual prize won depends on which multiplier value (2x-10x) was assigned to that particular play:
Base Prize Structure (Before Multiplier)
| Match | Base Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 White + Mega Ball | Grand Prize Jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 White | $1,000,000 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 White + Mega Ball | $10,000 | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 White | $500 | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 White + Mega Ball | $200 | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 White | $10 | 1 in 607 |
| 2 White + Mega Ball | $10 | 1 in 665 |
| 1 White + Mega Ball | $7 | 1 in 86 |
| Mega Ball Only | $5 | 1 in 35 |
Overall Odds of Winning Any Prize: 1 in 23.07
Odds of Winning the Jackpot: 1 in 290,472,336
Prize Amounts with Multiplier
Every ticket is assigned a random multiplier. Here are the actual amounts paid for each multiplier value:
| Match | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 10x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 White + MB | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 White | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 4 White + MB | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| 4 White | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 3 White + MB | $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 3 White | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $100 |
| 2 White + MB | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $100 |
| 1 White + MB | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| MB Only | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $50 |
Key Improvement (April 2025): Under the new format, there are NO "break-even" prizes. Every winning ticket pays more than the $5 cost of the ticket. The lowest possible prize is $10 (Mega Ball only with 2x multiplier).
Jackpot Details:
- Starting Jackpot: $50 million (annuitized value; increased from $20 million as of the April 2025 format change)
- Annuity Option: Paid as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments (30 total payments over 29 years). Each subsequent payment increases by 5% over the previous year's payment.
- Cash Option (Lump Sum): Winners may elect a single lump-sum cash payment equal to the total amount in the jackpot prize pool. The cash value is typically 40-60% of the advertised annuity amount.
- Jackpot Sharing: If multiple tickets match all six numbers, the jackpot is split equally among all winners.
Just the Jackpot Option: Cost: $3 for two (2) Easy Pick / Quick Pick plays
Just the Jackpot is a special play option that provides two Quick Pick number sets, but these plays are eligible ONLY for the jackpot prize. If the numbers match a lower-tier prize (such as Match 5, Match 4+MB, etc.), no prize is awarded. This option is designed for players who want to maximize their chances at the jackpot at a lower cost per play.
Just the Jackpot Rules
- Only available as Quick Pick (no manual number selection)
- Two plays for $3 (vs. $10 for two standard plays)
- Only the jackpot prize tier is eligible -- all eight lower-tier prizes are forfeited
- The multiplier does not apply (since the jackpot is not affected by the multiplier)
- Just the Jackpot plays are printed on a separate ticket from regular Mega Millions plays
- Available at retail locations only (not all states offer online purchase)
Just the Jackpot Participating States
Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming (availability may vary; check with your state lottery for current status following the April 2025 format change).
Multi-Draw / Advance Play: Most states allow you to play the same numbers for multiple consecutive Mega Millions drawings on a single ticket. The number of advance drawings varies by jurisdiction, typically ranging from 2 to 26 consecutive drawings.
Quick Pick / Easy Pick: Easy Pick (also called Quick Pick in some states) allows the lottery terminal to randomly generate your numbers. There is no difference in odds between Quick Pick and manually selected numbers.
Special Rules:
- California Pari-Mutuel: In California, all Mega Millions prize amounts (including non-jackpot tiers) are determined on a pari-mutuel basis and may differ from the fixed amounts shown above. Prize amounts depend on ticket sales and the number of winners at each level.
- No Break-Even Prizes: As of the April 2025 format change, every winning Mega Millions ticket pays more than the $5 ticket price. The lowest possible prize is $10.
- Built-In Multiplier: Unlike the old Megaplier add-on, the multiplier is now included in every $5 ticket at no extra cost. Players cannot opt out of the multiplier.
- Minimum Age: Players must be at least 18 years old in most states (21 in Arizona, Iowa, and Louisiana; 19 in Nebraska).
Multiplier Distribution: The multiplier is randomly assigned from a pool of 32 values at the time of ticket purchase:
| Multiplier | Number in Pool | Probability | Approx. Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x | 15 out of 32 | 46.9% | 1 in 2.13 |
| 3x | 10 out of 32 | 31.3% | 1 in 3.2 |
| 4x | 4 out of 32 | 12.5% | 1 in 8.0 |
| 5x | 2 out of 32 | 6.3% | 1 in 16.0 |
| 10x | 1 out of 32 | 3.1% | 1 in 32.0 |
Average Multiplier Value: 3.0x
From $2.00
Add-on options availablefrom | Selection | Range | Total Numbers in Pool |
Drawing Days: Tuesday and Friday. Drawing Time: 11:00 PM Eastern Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mega Millions winning numbers for today?
The most recent Mega Millions winning numbers from Fri, February 13, 2026 are: 34, 40, 49, 59, 68 + 1.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot?
The current estimated Mega Millions jackpot is $385.0M (cash option: $174.2M).
How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?
A Mega Millions ticket costs $2.00 per play.
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