Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $215 Million After Friday Night Drawing
Lottery officials announced the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, May 8, 2026, as the estimated jackpot reached $215 million. No player matched all six numbers to claim the top prize, which has a current cash value of approximately $95.2 million.
The winning numbers for the May 8 drawing were 37-47-49-51-58, with a Mega Ball of 16, according to results published by USA Today and Yahoo. The Mega Millions game is currently offered in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with tickets priced at $5 each.
Official data from the Mega Millions website indicates that the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from a pool of 1 to 25 to participate.
The DC Lottery also confirmed results for several other regional games drawn on Friday. Along with the Mega Millions results, winning figures were recorded for the DC 3, DC 4, DC 5, and Millionaire for Life drawings, which are held at various times throughout the day.
In California, several players recently secured significant prizes ahead of the Friday night draw. According to California Lottery officials reported by KTLA, a ticket sold at Hawaii Super Market in San Gabriel matched four numbers plus the Mega Ball, resulting in a $75,723 win due to a 3X multiplier.
Another player, William Hawkins, recently claimed a prize exceeding $1.2 million after matching five numbers in a January drawing. He purchased his winning ticket at an ARCO station in Perris, which also featured a multiplier that boosted the payout.
California Lottery officials also noted two separate $1 million wins from Power 10s Scratchers. Ronald Franz won in Cerritos, while Margaret Davs collected her million-dollar prize from a ticket purchased in Antioch.
Jackpot winners have the option to receive their prize as a lump-sum payment or through 30 annual installments, with each payment increasing by five percent. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, while the DC Lottery continues its daily schedule for regional games.
| Game Name | Drawing Schedule (EST) |
|---|---|
| Mega Millions | Tuesday and Friday, 11 p.m. |
| Powerball | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10:59 p.m. |
| DC 2 and DC 5 | Daily, 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. |
| DC 3 and DC 4 | Daily, 1:50 p.m., 7:50 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. |
| Lucky For Life | Daily, 10:38 p.m. |
| Millionaire for Life | Daily, 11:15 p.m. |
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