The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $346 million, with a cash option of $156.1 million, as rollovers keep the prize growing.
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $346 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing on February 6, 2026, extending a run of rollovers that has kept the prize rising through early February.
The lump-sum cash option is estimated at $156.1 million. A jackpot winner typically chooses between taking that one-time payment or receiving the full advertised amount as an annuity paid over time, with annual payouts increasing year by year.
The winning numbers for the Friday, Feb. 6, Mega Millions lottery drawing are: 13, 21, 25, 52, 62, and the Mega Ball is 19. For additional coverage, see USA Today.
Why the jackpot keeps growing
Mega Millions has not produced a jackpot winner since December, when a ticket sold in New Jersey claimed a $90 million top prize. Since then, repeated rollovers have steadily inflated the jackpot as interest builds each draw night.
Long rollovers are common in modern lotteries because the odds of matching all six numbers are extremely long. As jackpots rise, ticket sales often increase, which can accelerate jackpot growth.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
If no ticket matches all six numbers on Feb. 6, the next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 p.m. ET.
How Mega Millions works
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs $5.
- Pick five white balls from 1 to 70
- Pick one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24
- Use Quick Pick if you want numbers randomly generated
You win the jackpot by matching all six numbers. If there are multiple jackpot winners, the top prize is shared.
Mega Millions tickets also include a built-in multiplier for non-jackpot prizes, which can boost those payouts by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x depending on the draw.
Where to buy Mega Millions tickets
Tickets are typically sold at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. In some states and territories, tickets can also be ordered online through authorized digital lottery couriers.
Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots
| Jackpot | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| $1.602B | Aug. 8, 2023 | Florida |
| $1.537B | Oct. 23, 2018 | South Carolina |
| $1.348B | Jan. 13, 2023 | Maine |
| $1.337B | July 29, 2022 | Illinois |
| $1.269B | Dec. 27, 2024 | California |
| $1.128B | March 26, 2024 | New Jersey |
| $1.05B | Jan. 22, 2021 | Michigan |
| $983M | Nov. 14, 2025 | Georgia |
| $810M | Sept. 10, 2024 | Texas |
| $656M | March 30, 2012 | Illinois, Kansas, Maryland |
What to expect on draw night
As jackpots climb past major milestones, draw nights often attract a wave of casual players. Even without a jackpot hit, rollovers can continue building momentum, pushing the next drawing’s top prize higher.
For many people, the attraction is the same each time: a few numbers, a few minutes, and the small possibility of a life-changing result.
Note: Always confirm results through official lottery channels in your state. Gambling problem help lines vary by location.
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