Tonight's Mega Millions drawing carries an estimated $743 million jackpot, the largest lottery prize offered in 2026 and the 10th-biggest jackpot in the game's history, according to Mega Millions. No one has matched all six numbers since March 17.

The jackpot has rolled continuously since a $60 million ticket was sold in Van Wert, Ohio, on March 17, according to Mega Millions officials. Check tonight's Mega Millions numbers here once results are posted.

What are the most recent Mega Millions winning numbers?

The Tuesday, July 21, drawing produced no jackpot winner. The winning numbers were 25, 37, 59, 68, and 70, with Mega Ball 10, according to Mega Millions.

Two players came close, matching all five white balls without the Mega Ball: one ticket sold in California and one in Arizona. Each earned a top sub-prize, according to Mega Millions.

How big is the $743 million jackpot in context?

At $743 million, tonight's prize eclipses the $533 million Mega Millions jackpot won by an Illinois ticket buyer in March 2026, which had been the largest completed jackpot of the year, according to multiple reports. The $743 million estimate ranks 10th on the all-time Mega Millions list, according to PlayUSA and Yahoo Finance.

If tonight produces no winner, the jackpot rolls to Tuesday, July 28, and could climb into ninth place all-time, according to PlayUSA.

Annuity or cash: what does the winner actually receive?

The $743 million figure is the annuity value, paid over 30 annual installments, according to Mega Millions. The lump-sum cash option is $323.4 million before taxes.

After the mandatory 24 percent federal withholding, the cash option drops to roughly $245.8 million. At the top federal marginal rate of 37 percent, the figure falls to around $203.7 million before any state taxes, according to Forbes. State rates vary: Florida, Texas, and California take nothing extra on lottery winnings.

See our full guide: How Lottery Taxes Work in Every State (2026).

When is tonight's Mega Millions drawing?

The drawing is at 11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. PT) tonight, Friday, July 24, 2026, held at WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, according to Mega Millions. If no ticket wins tonight, the next drawing is Tuesday, July 28.

How late can you buy a ticket tonight?

Cutoff times vary by state, according to Mega Millions. As examples: Pennsylvania closes sales at 9:59 p.m. ET; Illinois closes at 9:45 p.m. CT; California closes at 7:45 p.m. PT. Check your state lottery's site for the exact cutoff in your state.

A single Mega Millions play costs $5 and includes a built-in Multiplier that can boost non-jackpot prizes by 2x to 10x. Check your ticket at WonYet after the draw.

What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?

The odds of matching all six numbers are approximately 1 in 290.4 million, according to Mega Millions. Overall any-prize odds are 1 in 24, meaning smaller prizes are far more common than the jackpot. Read our calm explainer on what the odds actually mean.

What should a winner do first?

A winner would choose between the $743 million annuity or the $323.4 million lump sum before taxes, and should assemble a legal and financial team before signing anything or claiming in public. See What to Do If You Win the Lottery: The First 72 Hours for a full checklist, including the anonymity options available in your state.

What is the Powerball jackpot this week?

Powerball holds its own drawing tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, at an estimated $600 million, with a cash option of $266.4 million before taxes, according to the Louisiana Lottery and Wisconsin Lottery. Track Powerball results at WonYet, and view the full drawing calendar for upcoming dates.

Sources: Mega Millions (official) · Wisconsin Lottery · Forbes · Artvoice · PlayUSA · WFTV / Cox Media

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