Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $303M – Winning Numbers & How to Play

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $303 Million – Here’s What You Need to Know

The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing fast! Ahead of Friday, January 30’s drawing, it’s reached a whopping $303 million, with a cash option of $136.7 million.

If luck strikes tonight, the winner can choose between:

• Lump-sum cash: Take it all at once.

• Annuity payments: Get annual checks, each 5% bigger than the last.

Friday’s drawing wraps up January, and so far, no one has hit the jackpot. Meanwhile, Powerball had a big winner this week—one lucky player in North Carolina took home $209.3 million.

Friday, January 30 Winning Numbers

• Numbers: 11 – 34 – 36 – 43 – 63

• Mega Ball: 13

No jackpot winner this time, but a lucky player in Florida matched five numbers and won $3 million. With no top prize winner, the jackpot now grows to $323 million.

When’s the Next Drawing?

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, February 3 at 11 p.m. ET is your next chance to win big.

How to Play Mega Millions

Playing is easy:

1. Buy a ticket at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store, or online (in select states).

2. Pick six numbers:

   • Five white balls (1–70)

   • One gold Mega Ball (1–24)

   • Or use a Quick Pick/Easy Pick and let the computer choose for you.

3. Win the jackpot by matching all six numbers. If multiple people hit the jackpot, the prize is shared.

Bonus: Non-jackpot prizes now include a built-in multiplier—2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x your winnings!

Where to Buy Tickets

• In person: Gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

• Online: Through the Jackpocket app in states like Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Washington D.C., and more.

• Jackpocket lets you pick your numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect winnings—all from your phone or computer.

Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots Ever

1. $1.602B – Aug 8, 2023, Florida

2. $1.537B – Oct 23, 2018, South Carolina

3. $1.348B – Jan 1, 2023, Maine

4. $1.337B – July 29, 2022, Illinois

5. $1.269B – Dec 27, 2024, California

6. $1.128B – Mar 26, 2024, New Jersey

7. $1.05B – Jan 22, 2021, Michigan

8. $983M – Nov 14, 2025, Georgia

9. $810M – Sept 10, 2024, Texas

10. $656M – Mar 30, 2012, Illinois, Kansas & Maryland

What is Mega Millions?

Mega Millions is played in 45 states, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $5 each, and winning the jackpot requires matching all six numbers.

Whether you play in person or online, tonight could be your night to join the ranks of Mega Millions millionaires.