Mega Millions jackpot hits $489M; winning numbers, June 23 jackpot results
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.
Californians hoping to strike it rich will need to hang on until Friday after the Mega Millions jackpot rolled over again with no winner, soaring to $489 million.
No ticket matched all 5 numbers plus the Mega for the Tuesday, June 23 drawing. Check out the results and what to know before the next drawing Friday, June 26.
There was no jackpot winner in California, but there were 44,068 winning tickets, according to the California Lottery. Only two jackpots have been hit so far in 2026, with the last win on St. Patrick’s Day, when an Ohio ticket took $60 million. If a player wins Friday night, they can choose either a lump-sum cash option or annuity payments that increase by 5% each year.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 6/23/2026?
The winning numbers: 48, 51, 60, 63, 66 and the Mega Ball: 20
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, so the jackpot grows to $489 million.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, June 26, at 8 p.m. PT.
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
How to play the Mega Millions
Buy a ticket at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store or, in some states, online.
Pick five white ball numbers (1–70) and one Mega Ball (1–24), or let the computer choose for you with a Quick Pick.
All tickets include a built-in multiplier, boosting non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 10X.
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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