The Mega Millions jackpot has surged beyond the $400 million threshold after the latest drawing failed to produce a grand prize winner. This marks another round without a jackpot claimant, pushing the prize pot higher.
Winning Numbers and Next Draw Details
On Friday, June 12, 2026, the winning white ball numbers were 9, 17, 24, 39, and 51, complemented by a Mega Ball number 3. Despite the excitement, no ticket matched all the numbers to claim the jackpot.
The unclaimed jackpot now stands at $413 million, with a cash option valued at approximately $182.6 million before taxes. The subsequent drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, offering another chance for players to capture the soaring prize.
How Mega Millions Works
Players participate in the Mega Millions lottery by selecting numbers from two distinct pools. The first involves choosing five white balls, each ranging from 1 to 70. The second requires picking one gold Mega Ball from a set of numbers between 1 and 25. This combination forms the basis for determining winning tickets.
Notably, the lottery offers nine different prize tiers, spanning from recovering the initial ticket cost to hitting the jackpot, with the option of boosting winnings through the Megaplier feature.
Prize Structure and Odds
Across all participating states, the prize amounts for second through ninth place winnings are fixed, except in California, where payouts fluctuate based on ticket sales and the number of winners.
Among the prizes, matching solely the gold Mega Ball returns a $10 prize, effectively covering the ticket’s $2 cost. The odds of this outcome are 1 in 37, providing a relatively accessible reward for players.