Mega Millions players were watching the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 drawing closely as the jackpot reached an estimated $195 million, with an $86.3 million cash option.
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, May 5, 2026 were 12, 22, 50, 51, 55 and Mega Ball 10.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $195 million
The jackpot had continued to grow after the last Mega Millions grand prize was won in Ohio on March 17, when a player claimed a $60 million prize.
Meanwhile, Powerball’s jackpot stood at $30 million, with a cash option of $13.5 million, keeping both major U.S. lottery games in focus for players this week.
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Players can check official results through the Mega Millions website once numbers are posted.
Ticket price and game format
Mega Millions tickets now cost $5 per play, following rule changes introduced in April 2025. Each ticket includes a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24. A Quick Pick option is also available for randomly generated numbers.
Matching only the Mega Ball can win a prize starting at $10, while matching all five white balls without the Mega Ball can pay at least $2 million in most participating states.
Odds and availability
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain 1 in 290,472,336, making the grand prize one of the hardest lottery wins in the United States.
Mega Millions is available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not offer the game.
Tickets are sold at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Purchase deadlines vary by state, so players are advised to check local cutoff times before the drawing.
Largest Mega Millions prizes
The biggest Mega Millions jackpot remains the $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023. Other billion-dollar wins have been recorded in South Carolina, Maine, Illinois, California, and New Jersey.
The largest U.S. lottery jackpot overall remains the $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in California in November 2022.
Lottery officials continue to urge players to play responsibly and remain alert to scams claiming that jackpot winners are giving away money.
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