What Happened
No one won the estimated $438 million Mega Millions jackpot in the drawing held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The winning numbers were 12, 39, 43, 49, 55, and the Mega Ball was 23. However, two tickets sold in Illinois and Oklahoma matched the first five numbers, resulting in multi-million dollar prizes of $3 million and $5 million, respectively.
Why It Matters
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, as this is the second consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner. The next drawing is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026, with an estimated jackpot of $458 million. This ongoing increase in the jackpot draws significant public interest and participation in the lottery.
What’s Next
Players are encouraged to purchase tickets for the upcoming drawing, with the current Powerball jackpot standing at $218 million. Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m., and the cost to play is $5 per ticket, which includes a multiplier option to increase potential non-jackpot prizes.
