The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $433 million ahead of the Friday, Oct. 23, drawing with a cash value of $178.6 million.
If someone gets lucky on Friday and wins the jackpot, they’ll have two options: take home a one-time, lump-sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.
The last time someone won the Mega Millions was July 28 when a Florida player took home a staggering $800 million jackpot with a cash value of $344.2 million. Per Florida lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida.
With Friday’s Mega Millions drawing only hours away, here is what you need to know.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 10/23/2026?
USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery after the drawing at 11 p.m. ET
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 11 p.m. ET.
In this photo illustration, a pile of Mega Millions tickets sit on a counter on July 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
How to play the Mega Millions
Mega Millions tickets are sold at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and other lottery retailers. Some states also allow online purchases.
Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Don’t want to pick your own? Ask for a Quick Pick, and your numbers will be auto-generated.
Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay extra to add the Megaplier option.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mega Millions Oct. 23 jackpot worth $433M. See winning numbers
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