The Powerball jackpot is set to get even bigger. A reporter will explain.
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes explains the historic agreement with Britain’s National Lottery.
For the Tuesday, May 26th drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot was estimated at $311 million, with a cash option of $136.4 million.
It’s been more than two months since your last jackpot win. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, a single ticket in Ohio won a $60 million prize.
Check out the latest numbers to see if you’re the next winner.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for May 26, 2026?
Winning number: 1-5-49-51-59 And the gold mega ball: 7
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, May 29th at 11:00 PM ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
- $1.602 billion in Florida on August 8, 2023
- $1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018
- $1.348 billion on January 1, 2023 in Maine
- July 29, 2022, $1.337 billion in Illinois
- December 27, 2024, $1.269 billion in California
- $1.128 billion in New Jersey on March 26, 2024
- $1.05 billion in Michigan on January 22, 2021
- $983 million in Georgia on November 14, 2025
- $810 million in Texas on September 10, 2024
- March 30, 2012, $656 million in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a lottery that is played in 45 states, Washington DC, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Find out where you can play here.
Tickets cost $5 and players select six numbers from two groups.
- 5 numbers (1-70): white ball
- One number (1-24): Gold Mega Ball
If all six numbers match, you win the jackpot. If multiple tickets are hit, the jackpot will be split between the winners.
How to play Mega Millions
To play, purchase tickets at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store, or in some states online.
Then select 5 white ball numbers (1-70) and 1 mega ball number (1-24).
Players can also choose Quick Pick/Easy Pick, which randomly generates numbers.
Tickets have built-in multipliers that increase non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
