Mega Millions Winning Numbers & Jackpot
Latest draw from Friday, October 9, 2026
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View AllHow Mega Millions Works
1. Select 5 + 1 Balls
Choose 5 white numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 gold Mega Ball from 1 to 25. Players can use Quick Pick for machine random numbers.
2. Add Megaplier
For $1 extra, multiply all non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. The second-tier match of $1M can expand to $5M!
3. Draw Days & Prizes
Draws take place Tuesday and Friday nights at 11:00 PM ET. Winnings can be claimed at official state lottery headquarters or licensed lottery retail agents.
Mega Millions Frequently Asked Questions
When do Mega Millions drawings take place?
Mega Millions drawings are conducted every Tuesday and Friday night at 11:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) at WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
How does the Megaplier feature work?
Megaplier is an optional $1 add-on per play. Before each drawing, a Megaplier number (2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x) is drawn. Non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by this number, allowing a Match 5 prize to increase from $1,000,000 up to $5,000,000.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions grand prize?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.