Mega Millions
Coverage of Mega Millions in the Nexus archive.
- The biggest ever lottery win in every state
The largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history was a $2.04 billion Powerball win in California in 2022, followed by a $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot in Arkansas. Factors like rising interest rates and updated game rules have contributed to increasing jackpots, with the current Powerball jackpot at $707 million. States without lotteries, such as Alabama, Alaska, and Hawaii, were excluded from the list.
- Powerball: Jackpot rises to $707 million
The Powerball jackpot increased to $707 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday, with a Maryland ticket holder winning $1 million for matching five numbers. The last Powerball jackpot was won on May 2, 2026, when two tickets split a $20 million prize.
- $800M Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold to customer in Bradenton; Powerball still up for grabs
A $800 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in Bradenton, Florida, with the winning ticket purchased at a Wawa. The Powerball jackpot remains at $633 million for an upcoming drawing.
- Florida ticket wins $800M Mega Millions jackpot; Powerball still up for grabs
A single ticket sold in Florida won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot. Powerball remains unclaimed.
- Will we ever know who won $800M Mega Millions jackpot?
A Florida lottery ticket matched numbers for the 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot of $800 million, but the winner's identity remains uncertain.
- Will we ever know who won $800M Mega Millions jackpot?
A Florida lottery ticket matched the necessary numbers to win the 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot, but the winner's identity remains unknown.
- Single winner wins $800 million Mega Million jackpot. That’s enough money to pay LeBron James’ salary for 90 years
A Florida resident won an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a cash value of $344.2 million, enough to cover LeBron James' 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers salary for 90 years. The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and Mega Ball 12, marking the third 2026 jackpot and the 10th-largest in history. The next drawing is Friday for a $50 million jackpot with 645,933 winning tickets in total.
- Single winner wins $800 million Mega Million jackpot. That’s enough money to pay LeBron James’ salary for 90 years
A person from Florida won an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a cash value of $344.2 million, enough to cover LeBron James’ 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers salary for 90 years. The win marks the third 2026 jackpot and the 10th-largest in Mega Millions history, with 645,933 winning tickets. The next drawing is Friday for a $50 million jackpot.
- Single winner wins $800 million Mega Million jackpot. That’s enough money to pay LeBron James’ salary for 90 years
A Florida resident won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a cash value of $344.2 million. The prize could cover LeBron James’ 2026-27 season salary with the Philadelphia 76ers for 90 years. The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and Mega Ball 12, marking the third 2026 jackpot and the 10th-largest in Mega Millions history.
- Florida player beats 1-in-290 million odds to win Mega Millions jackpot
A Florida player won an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest of 2026 so far, with odds of 1 in 290 million. The win ended a 38-drawing streak without a winner, marking the third jackpot in 2026, with the last win in Ohio on March 17. Mega Millions is played in 45 states plus DC and USVI, excluding Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
- $800 million Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Florida
An $800 million Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Florida, matching all six numbers from Tuesday night's drawing. The winner and retailer remain unannounced, with a lump-sum payout option of $344.2 million available. The next drawing is scheduled for Friday with a $50 million jackpot.
- Florida ticket wins $800M Mega Millions jackpot
A single ticket sold in Florida won the Mega Millions jackpot, which is worth $800 million.
- Mega Millions: Winning ticket for $800M jackpot sold in Florida
A Mega Millions ticket holder in Florida won an estimated $800 million jackpot, marking the 10th largest grand prize in the lottery's history. The winning numbers were 34-48-49-59-70 with the Mega Ball 12, and additional prizes were awarded in multiple states for matching numbers with multipliers.
- Mega Millions ticket holder wins $800M jackpot
A Mega Millions ticket holder has won an $800 million jackpot. The odds of winning the jackpot in the newly revamped game are 1 in 290,472,336.
- Upcoming Powerball, Mega Millions drawings feature jackpots totaling over $1 billion
Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries offer combined jackpots exceeding $1 billion, with Powerball's top prize at $663 million and Mega Millions at $800 million. Powerball's drawing is scheduled for Wednesday night, while Mega Millions' next drawing occurs on Tuesday night.
- Mega Millions hits $800M: Is your state good for jackpot winners?
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $800 million, making it the 10th-largest in the game's history. The article questions whether a state is favorable for jackpot winners.
- Mega Millions hits $800M: Is your state good for jackpot winners?
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $800 million and is ranked as the 10th-largest in the game's history.
- Lottery jackpots grow with no weekend wins
The Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games are offering increased jackpots of $800 million and $633 million this week due to no winners over the weekend.
- Lottery jackpots grow with no weekend wins
The Mega Millions and Powerball lottery jackpots have grown to $800 million and $633 million, respectively, due to no winners over the weekend.
- Lottery jackpots continue to grow as no winners claim their prizes
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are rising to $630 million and $800 million, respectively, due to no winners in recent draws. The Powerball expansion to the UK, effective via an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK, allows UK players to contribute to the Powerball jackpot with $2 tickets.
- Jackpots climb: Mega Millions hits $800M, Powerball hits $633M
The Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries have increased their jackpots to $800 million and $633 million respectively due to no winners in recent drawings. Smaller prizes were awarded to multiple states for matching fewer numbers.
- Mega Millions jackpot soars to $800M — tenth-largest prize in history
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to $800 million after no player won the grand prize in Friday's drawing, extending a four-month period without a winner. This amount marks the tenth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
- Mystery Mega Millions ticket sold in Southern California worth $7.3M
A California Lottery player in the High Desert may have won a $7.3 million Mega Millions ticket purchased at Alrabadi Gas & Mini Mart in Palmdale. The winner's identity remains unknown.
- Mega Millions: Jackpot jumps to $743 million
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to $743 million for the July 24, 2026, drawing after no winner matched all numbers in Tuesday’s draw. Two tickets matched five numbers, winning $2 million and $3 million with multipliers, while the last grand prize winner was in Ohio on March 17.
- 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs: Is your state due for a win?
The 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs, with someone potentially winning a record-sized prize on Tuesday. The article highlights the possibility of a significant payout but does not specify the exact amount or location of the draw.
- 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs: Is your state due for a win?
The 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs, with someone potentially winning a record-sized prize on Tuesday.
- Mega Millions jackpot grows to $707 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $707 million after no winner was selected on July 17. The next drawing is scheduled for July 21, with the annuity option at $707 million and a cash option of $307.7 million. Nine players won smaller prizes by matching four numbers and the Mega Ball.
- Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both climb to over $500M
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have both increased to over $500 million, offering two opportunities to win a large jackpot. The article highlights the availability of two separate lotteries with prizes exceeding this amount.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $707 million, making it the tenth-largest prize in its history. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was a $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023, while the current jackpot is the largest of 2026 so far. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $707 million, making it the tenth-largest prize in its history. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was $1.602 billion in August 2023 (Florida), while the current Powerball jackpot is $526 million. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $707 million after no winning ticket was drawn on Friday, making it the tenth-largest prize in the lottery's history. The previous record was a $1.602 billion jackpot won in Florida in August 2023, while the current Powerball jackpot is estimated at $526 million.
- Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, becoming the 10th largest in its history after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. The prize surpassed a previous record of $656 million, with the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever being $1.602 billion in August 2023. The current jackpot is the largest of 2026 so far, following a $536 million prize in March 2026.
- Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, making it the 10th largest in its history after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. The jackpot surpassed the previous 10th-largest prize of $656 million, with the largest ever being a $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, becoming the 10th largest in its history after no winning ticket was drawn. It surpasses the previous 10th-largest jackpot of $656 million and is now the largest 2026 jackpot to date, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday.
- Mega Millions jackpot rises to $672 million
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to $672 million after no one matched the winning numbers in Tuesday's drawing. The prize, the 10th-largest in the lottery's history, follows a previous winner in Ohio in March and includes three $2 million-$4 million non-jackpot prizes from tickets with multipliers.
- $1.14B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs: Can you increase your odds of winning both?
Two major lottery jackpots, Mega Millions and Powerball, are offering a combined $1.14B in prizes, making them the largest of the year. The article highlights the opportunity to increase odds of winning both.
- $1.14B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs: Can you increase your odds of winning both?
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totaling $1.14 billion are available, raising the question of whether players can improve their chances of winning both.
- You don't have to hit the Mega Millions jackpot to make California lottery history
A California Lottery player can win a life-changing prize without hitting the Mega Millions jackpot. A ticket matching all five white balls but missing the Mega Ball could be worth over $6 million, potentially making it the second-largest second-place prize.
- Mega Millions hits $604M, but you would take home far less as the winner
The Mega Millions jackpot reached $604 million, but winners would take home significantly less due to taxes.
- Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $600 million after no winner; next drawing Friday
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million after no winner in Tuesday's drawing, marking the 11th time since 2002. The next drawing is scheduled for Friday, with a $5 ticket cost and odds of one in 290 million.