Mega Millions Climbs to $672M for Friday After No Tuesday Winner; Powerball Draws Tonight at $498M

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Mega Millions Climbs to $672M for Friday After No Tuesday Winner; Powerball Draws Tonight at $498M

· By Patrick Gilmore, Founder

No ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, sending the jackpot to an estimated $672 million for Friday, July 17, according to multiple independent lottery sources. Powerball draws tonight, Wednesday, July 15, at an estimated $498 million.

What numbers were drawn in the July 14 Mega Millions drawing?

The winning numbers drawn on July 14, 2026 were 2, 4, 10, 48, and 56, with Mega Ball 22.

No ticket matched all six numbers. A ticket purchased for the July 14 drawing is valid only for that draw date and does not carry forward to Friday's prize.

What is the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, July 17?

The estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing is $672 million as an annuity, paid as 30 annual payments growing over time, according to multiple lottery sources published Wednesday morning.

The one-time cash option is approximately $293 million before taxes. The current Mega Millions run dates to March 17, when an Ohio player won a $60 million prize.

What is tonight's Powerball jackpot and when does it draw?

Powerball draws tonight, Wednesday, July 15, at 11 p.m. Eastern. The estimated jackpot is $498 million as an annuity, according to the Louisiana Lottery.

The one-time cash option is $221 million before taxes. The current Powerball run began after the jackpot was last won on May 2.

Did anyone win a prize in Monday's Powerball drawing?

A Virginia player matched all five white balls in the July 13 drawing to win $1 million, according to Yahoo News.

No ticket matched the Powerball in that drawing, so the jackpot rolled over to tonight's draw. Check your Powerball numbers here after tonight's 11 p.m. Eastern draw.

What are the odds of winning each jackpot?

For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and the overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 23. A single Mega Millions ticket costs $5.

For Powerball, the jackpot odds are 1 in 292.2 million, and the overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 25. A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Neither set of odds changes based on the size of the jackpot. A full breakdown is available on our lottery odds page.

What does the cash option actually pay after taxes?

The lump-sum cash options are $293 million for Mega Millions and $221 million for Powerball, both before federal and state taxes.

After a mandatory 24 percent federal withholding and additional taxes owed at filing, the real take-home amount is lower still. The gap between the headline figure and the actual check is worth understanding before you play. See our guide to claiming lottery winnings for a full breakdown.

When are the next drawings and how do I check my tickets?

Powerball draws tonight, July 15, at 11 p.m. Eastern. Mega Millions draws next on Friday, July 17, at 11 p.m. Eastern. Most states stop selling tickets roughly 15 minutes before each draw. Check the lottery draw calendar for state-specific cutoff times.

After tonight's Powerball draw, enter your numbers on the WonYet Powerball checker. To verify a past Mega Millions ticket, look up past Mega Millions numbers and confirm the draw date printed on your ticket before checking.

Sources: WKYC (Ohio Lottery, July 14 results) · WUSA9 (Mega Millions July 14) · Yahoo News / MLive (Powerball July 13 results) · Louisiana Lottery (Powerball July 15 jackpot) · NC Education Lottery

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