The latest Mega Millions drawing held on January 23, 2026, featured a sizeable jackpot estimated at $266 million, with a cash option of $120.8 million. The winning numbers drawn were 30, 42, 49, 53, and 66, with the Mega Ball being 4.
Unfortunately for hopeful players, no one won the jackpot in this latest drawing. However, tickets sold in New York and California brought significant wins; a ticket in New York matched the five white balls and utilized a 2X multiplier, resulting in a $2 million prize. Meanwhile, a California ticket matched the same five white balls but with a 3X multiplier, netting its holder $3 million.
Looking ahead, the next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, with drawings taking place at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Players in Michigan can purchase tickets until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw, at a cost of $5 per ticket.
To participate, players select six numbers from two pools—five from numbers 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). The game has a built-in multiplier feature, which enhances non-jackpot prizes by randomly multiplying them by two, three, four, five, or ten times at the time of purchase.
Mega Millions continues to offer substantial prizes based on the combination of matches players achieve. For instance, matching five white balls plus the Mega Ball wins the jackpot, while matching just five white balls can yield prizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million, depending on multipliers.
For those seeking the winning numbers after each drawing, they can follow the event live on platforms like YouTube or check results posted on the Mega Millions website and local lottery sites. Winners have the choice between an annuity option, providing incremental payments over time, or a lump-sum cash payment.
As always, the anticipation for the next Mega Millions drawing creates excitement and hope for countless players dreaming of life-changing wins.