The Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, January 16, 2026 drawing, with the jackpot sitting at an estimated $230 million (about $105.1 million cash option). If you bought a ticket, here are the official numbers to check. For official verification, use the Mega Millions website and your state lottery site (for example, New Jersey Lottery).
✅ Mega Millions winning numbers — Jan. 16, 2026
White balls: 2, 22, 33, 42, 67
Mega Ball: 1
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
According to the published results for this drawing, no one won the Mega Millions jackpot on January 16, 2026—so the top prize rolls over.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is held on Tuesday. Mega Millions drawings take place at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday.
Ticket price, cutoff time, and multiplier
- Ticket price: Mega Millions costs $5 to play.
- Sales deadline (New Jersey): In-store and online ticket sales run until 10:45 p.m. ET on the night of the draw.
- Multiplier: The game has a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x automatically.
Mega Millions payouts (quick look)
Prize amounts can vary based on the multiplier and prize tier. Here’s the snapshot included with the drawing summary:
| Match | Prize Range (as listed) |
|---|---|
| 5 white balls + Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| 5 white balls | $2,000,000 to $10,000,000 |
| 4 white balls + Mega Ball | $20,000 to $100,000 |
| 4 white balls | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| 3 white balls + Mega Ball | $400 to $2,000 |
| 3 white balls | $20 to $100 |
| 2 white balls + Mega Ball | $20 to $100 |
| 1 white ball + Mega Ball | $14 to $70 |
| Mega Ball only | $10 to $50 |
What are the odds of winning the jackpot?
The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.
If you win: cash vs. annuity
Jackpot winners can choose between a cash option (a one-time lump sum) or an annuity paid over time. The annuity includes one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, with each payment growing by 5% from the previous year. If multiple tickets hit the jackpot in the same drawing, the prize is split equally among winning tickets.
Tip: Always double-check your ticket details using official sources and follow your state’s claim rules and deadlines.
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