Did anyone win Mega Millions last night? Winning numbers for May 12 now available

Participants in the Mega Millions lottery across the nation checked their tickets as the winning numbers were announced for the May 12, 2026, drawing.

The jackpot for that lottery is estimated at $232 million, with a cash option of $103.8 million. Tuesday night’s winning numbers of the Mega Millions lottery were 17, 32, 35, 40 and 47.

In addition, the Mega Ball number was 17. So far, no winners have been officially announced by lottery officials, which means the results will be available soon.

Two Mega Millions drawings per week continue to attract players across the nation.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next Mega Millions drawing will take place on Friday night. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10 p.m. Central Time.

Players can watch the drawings live online through YouTube and official lottery websites.

Mega Millions tickets currently cost $5 per play. The ticket price includes the built-in multiplier, which can increase non-jackpot prizes.

To play Mega Millions, players choose five numbers from the main number pool and one Mega Ball number. Players can also use quick-pick options that randomly generate numbers.

Many lottery fans choose their own numbers based on birthdays, anniversaries or favorite numbers. Others prefer letting the computer select numbers for them.

Lottery officials remind players to carefully check all tickets after each drawing, as even smaller matches can still win prizes.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot updates

Players only need to match the Mega Ball to win a small prize in Mega Millions. Matching one white ball plus the Mega Ball can also increase the payout amount.

The Mega Millions game has already produced two jackpot winners in 2026. A $533 million jackpot was won in Illinois on March 10, while a $60 million jackpot was won in Ohio on March 17.

Mega Millions has also created some of the largest jackpots in lottery history. The biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever reached $1.602 billion in August 2023 with a winning ticket sold in Florida.

Meanwhile, Powerball players are also preparing for the next drawing. The winning Powerball numbers from Monday night’s drawing were 24, 30, 37, 56 and 64, with a Powerball number of 7. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.

The next Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, is estimated at $69 million, with a cash option of $31.2 million.

For now, Mega Millions players across the country are checking their tickets carefully to see if Tuesday night’s drawing made them the next big lottery winner.