Your Chance at $215M: Mega Millions Latest Update

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $215 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot is now a whopping $215 million for Tuesday’s drawing, with a cash option of $98.3 million. Players who strike it lucky can either take the lump sum or choose an annuity that pays out over time, with each annual check increasing by 5%.

The last big winner was from the Nov. 14 drawing, who claimed a record-breaking $983 million jackpot in Georgia. The anonymous winner took the cash option, walking away with $453.6 million before taxes—the largest lottery prize in Georgia history.

Jan. 13, 2026 Mega Millions Results

• Winning Numbers: 16, 40, 56, 64, 66

• Mega Ball: 4

No one hit the jackpot or the Match 5 prizes this time, so the prize pool continues to grow. The next drawing is Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 p.m. ET, giving players another shot at the big win.

How to Play Mega Millions
Mega Millions is available in 45 states, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $5, and players pick five numbers from 1–70 and one Mega Ball from 1–24. Not feeling lucky? A “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” lets the computer choose numbers for you.

Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier, boosting non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x—no extra cost needed.

Where to Buy Tickets
You can grab a ticket at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airports. In select states, tickets are also available online via the Jackpocket app, where you can pick numbers, order tickets, track them, and even claim winnings—all from your phone.

Top Mega Millions Jackpots
Some of the biggest jackpots in history:

• $1.602B – Florida, Aug. 8, 2023

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

• $1.348B – Maine, Jan. 1, 2023

• $983M – Georgia, Nov. 14, 2025

• $810M – Texas, Sept. 10, 2024

With jackpots soaring and the thrill of a life-changing win just a ticket away, Mega Millions continues to draw excitement nationwide.