Check out the luckiest states in the lottery
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes takes a look at the states with the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots.
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $452 million ahead of the drawing on Friday, June 19, with a $201 million cash payout as the game continues for a month without a big winner.
The jackpot has only been hit twice so far in 2026, the last time being on St. Patrick’s Day, when a ticket in Ohio cost $60 million. If a player wins on Friday night, they can choose between a cash lump sum option or an annuity payment that increases by 5% each year.
With the Mega Millions drawing just hours away, here’s what you need to know.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for June 19, 2026?
USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery after the drawing at 11pm ET.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd 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
How to play Mega Millions
Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, or online in some states.
Choose five white ball numbers (1-70) and one mega ball (1-24), or use Quick Pick to let the computer choose.
All tickets have built-in multipliers that increase your non-jackpot prizes by 2x to 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_.
