Mega Millions hits $452M for Friday’s drawing. Check your ticket!
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $452 million ahead of the Friday, June 19 drawing, offering a $201 million cash payout as the game continues a monthslong dry spell without a major winner.
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.
A look at the winning numbers for the lottery drawing on Friday, June 19.
Mega Millions slips on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
More: What states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 6/19/2026?
The winning numbers: 13-16-21-26-50 and the Mega Ball: 12
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at 11 p.m. ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
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$1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida
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$1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina
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$1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine
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$1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois
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$1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California
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$1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey
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$1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan
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$983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia
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$810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas
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$656 million on March 30, 2012 in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
More: Which Powerball numbers should you pick?
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.
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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