Mega Millions hits $430M in Tuesday’s drawing. Check your ticket!
See which states are the luckiest in the lottery
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes shares which states have claimed the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots wins.
The Mega Millions jackpot hit $430 million, with a $191.2 million cash option, ahead of the Tuesday, June 16 drawing.
The prize has been building for nearly three months without a winner. The last jackpot, a $60 million prize, was claimed by an Ohio player on St. Patrick’s Day.
If someone hits all six numbers, they’ll face a choice: take a one-time lump sum or opt for annuity payments that increase by 5% each year.
Here’s what to know about the winning numbers for Tuesday, June 16.
Winning numbers for June 16 Mega Millions drawing
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, June 16, Mega Millions drawing are: 12, 20, 53, 67, 70, and the Mega Ball is 12.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
How to play Mega Millions
Players choose six numbers:
- Five white balls from 1 to 70
- One Mega Ball from 1 to 24
Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at retail locations or, in some states, online. You can also choose a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers.
All tickets include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes.
When is the next drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, June 19, at 11 p.m. ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
- $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida
- $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023, in Maine
- $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022, in Illinois
- $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024, in California
- $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024, in New Jersey
- $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021, in Michigan
- $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025, in Georgia
- $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024, in Texas
- $656 million on March 30, 2012, in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland
This story has been updated with new information.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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