The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, February 13, 2026, have been announced, with the jackpot reaching an impressive estimated total of $385 million, or $174.2 million for the cash option. The winning numbers were 68, 59, 34, 40, and 49, with the Mega Ball being 1.
Unfortunately, no one secured the jackpot this time around. The next chance for players to win will occur on Tuesday, February 17, with drawings taking place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Players in Michigan can purchase tickets until 10:45 p.m. on the day of the drawing, with each ticket costing $5.
To participate in Mega Millions, players must choose six numbers from two separate pools: five numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the Mega Ball). There is also an Easy Pick option for those who prefer a quick selection.
In an update to the Mega Millions format, the game now features a built-in multiplier that can increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even ten times. This multiplier is automatically assigned when a ticket is purchased.
Mega Millions offers a variety of prizes based on the number of matching numbers. The jackpot is awarded for matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball, while other prize tiers offer amounts ranging from $10 for matching just the Mega Ball to $2 million for matching five white balls.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain challenging, at 1 in 290,472,336. Those interested in tracking winning numbers can view the drawing live on platforms like YouTube or check the results on the Mega Millions website and Michigan Lottery website.
Should one be fortunate enough to win the jackpot, there is a choice between an annuity payment, which consists of an immediate payout followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, or a cash option paid out as a lump sum. If multiple tickets win the jackpot in a single draw, the prize is evenly distributed among the winners.
As the excitement builds for the next drawing, players remain hopeful for a chance to claim life-altering sums that could lead to financial freedom and security.