Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $800 Million After No Winner in July Drawing

No one matched all six numbers in the Friday, July 24, 2026, Mega Millions drawing, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $800 million for the next drawing.

Winning Numbers for Friday, July 24, 2026

• White Balls: 2, 5, 42, 44, 60
• Gold Mega Ball: 1

Jackpot Keeps Growing

Before Friday night's drawing, the jackpot had reached $743 million, with a cash option worth $323.4 million. It ranked as the 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game's history.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the prize continues to grow, giving players another shot at a life-changing payout.

Next Mega Millions Drawing

The next drawing is set for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET, with the jackpot now estimated at $800 million.

Recent Big Winners

While the jackpot remained untouched, a pair of lucky players still walked away with impressive prizes:

• California: Won $2 million
• Arizona: Won $3 million

The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was an Ohio player who claimed a $60 million prize on Saint Patrick's Day, more than three months ago.

If You Win the Jackpot

A jackpot winner gets to choose between two payout options:

• One-time lump-sum cash payment
• Annual payments, starting immediately, with each payment increasing by 5% every year

Top 10 Biggest Mega Millions Jackpots

1. $1.602 billion — August 8, 2023 (Florida)
2. $1.537 billion — October 23, 2018 (South Carolina)
3. $1.348 billion — January 13, 2023 (Maine)
4. $1.337 billion — July 29, 2022 (Illinois)
5. $1.269 billion — December 27, 2024 (California)
6. $1.128 billion — March 26, 2024 (New Jersey)
7. $1.05 billion — January 22, 2021 (Michigan)
8. $983 million — November 14, 2025 (Georgia)
9. $810 million — September 10, 2024 (Texas)
10. $743 million — July 24, 2026 (No winner)

What Is Mega Millions?

Mega Millions is one of America's biggest lottery games, available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Each ticket costs $5. Players choose:

• Five white ball numbers from 1 to 70
• One Gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24

If you'd rather skip picking your own numbers, you can use Quick Pick or Easy Pick, which randomly generates your selections.

Built-In Multiplier

Every Mega Millions ticket now includes a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X. Previously, players had to pay extra to add the Megaplier feature.

How Long Do You Have to Claim a Prize?

The deadline to claim Mega Millions winnings depends on the state where the ticket was purchased. In most cases, winners have between 90 days and one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.

Players should always check with their state's lottery office for the exact claim deadline.