No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, July 24, 2026.

The winning numbers were 2, 5, 42, 44, and 60, with Mega Ball 1, according to the Texas Lottery and results data published by multiple outlets.

The advertised jackpot for Friday's drawing was $743 million. The cash value was $323.4 million before taxes, according to the Texas Lottery's official estimated jackpot page.

Although no ticket matched all six numbers, two players matched the five white balls without the Mega Ball to win $1 million each, according to DraftKings Network results data.

The jackpot has now been rolling since March 17, 2026, the date of the last confirmed Mega Millions grand-prize win. A new official jackpot estimate for Tuesday, July 28, had not been published at the time of this writing. Check our Mega Millions numbers page for the updated figure as soon as Mega Millions releases it.

What were the winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, July 24?

The winning numbers were 2, 5, 42, 44, and 60, with Mega Ball 1, according to the Texas Lottery. The cash value of the jackpot was $323.4 million before taxes.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday?

No. No ticket matched all six numbers. Two tickets did match the five white balls without the Mega Ball, each worth $1 million, according to available results data.

How long has the Mega Millions jackpot been rolling?

The jackpot has been rolling since March 17, 2026. That is more than four months without a grand-prize winner, making this one of the longer streaks in the game's recent history.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next drawing is Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. PT), according to Mega Millions. Ticket sales close roughly 15 minutes before the draw in most states, though exact cutoff times vary by state. A new jackpot estimate will be posted to the Mega Millions website before Tuesday's sales open.

What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?

The odds of matching all five white balls plus the Mega Ball are 1 in 290,472,336, according to Mega Millions. Overall any-prize odds are far better, at approximately 1 in 24. See our lottery odds explainer for the full prize tier breakdown.

Annuity or cash: what would a winner actually receive?

A jackpot winner can choose 30 annual payments (the advertised annuity figure) or a one-time cash lump sum, which for Friday's drawing was $323.4 million before taxes. Federal and state withholding reduce both options significantly. Our 2026 lottery tax guide walks through what winners in each state take home.

What happens to the prize money if no one wins on Tuesday?

If no ticket matches all six numbers on Tuesday, July 28, the jackpot rolls over again and a higher estimate is published. The game has no cap on jackpot growth, and the current streak already stretches back more than four months.

How do I check my Mega Millions ticket?

The fastest method is to scan your ticket at WonYet, which verifies results against the specific drawing date printed on your ticket. Each ticket is valid only for the one draw printed on it. Retail Check-a-Ticket machines and the official Mega Millions site also carry full results.

Sources: Detroit News · DraftKings Network · Texas Lottery (official jackpot data)

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