The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to a staggering $800 million following Friday's drawing on July 25, which ended without a winner, according to Telemundo Miami.
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, at 11:00 p.m. ET. After 37 consecutive drawings without a winner, the jackpot has grown from $743 million on Friday to the current $800 million.
For those opting for a one-time cash payout, the prize would be $344.2 million before taxes, as opposed to receiving the full amount in installments over 29 years.
The numbers drawn on Friday that no one matched were 2, 5, 42, 44, and 60, with the Mega Ball being 1.
According to the lottery's official website, this jackpot ranks among the ten largest in Mega Millions history, which began in 1996. The game's all-time record is $1.602 billion, won in Florida in August 2023.
It's important to note that starting in April 2025, the price for a Mega Millions ticket increased from two to five dollars per play, a change aimed at building larger jackpots more quickly. The odds of hitting the jackpot stand at one in 290,472,336.
So far in 2026, only two Mega Millions jackpots have been claimed: $536 million in Illinois on March 10 and $60 million in Ohio on March 17.
Powerball's Impressive Jackpot Grows
The Powerball drawing on Saturday, July 26, also failed to produce a jackpot winner, pushing the prize up to $633 million for the upcoming drawing on Monday, July 27, at 10:59 p.m. ET, with a cash option of $277.3 million before taxes.
The numbers drawn in the Powerball game on Saturday were 3, 4, 24, 36, and 47, with the Powerball number being 17. Although no one won the grand prize, six tickets won $1 million each in Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
The cost of a Powerball ticket is two dollars per play, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Both lotteries are simultaneously amassing jackpots in the hundreds of millions, a rare occurrence that heightens public interest across the nation.
In December 2025, Powerball reached a historic $1.817 billion jackpot, the largest in its history, claimed in Arkansas.
Common Questions About Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots
How much is the current Mega Millions jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $800 million.
What were the winning numbers for the latest Powerball draw?
The numbers for the latest Powerball draw were 3, 4, 24, 36, 47, with Powerball 17.
How often are Powerball drawings held?
Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.