The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $443 million for the Tuesday, Oct. 27, drawing, giving players another shot at one of the year’s biggest lottery prizes.
A winner could choose the $186.5 million cash option or take the full jackpot through an immediate payment followed by annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
The jackpot has been growing since July 28, when a Florida player won an $800 million prize, with a cash value of $344.2 million. The winning ticket was sold at a Wawa in Bradenton, according to Florida lottery officials.
With Tuesday night’s drawing just hours away, here’s what to know about the winning numbers, the next drawing and how to play.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 10/27/2026?
USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing after the numbers are drawn at 11 p.m. ET.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, October 30, at 11 p.m. ET.
In this photo illustration, a Mega Millions ticket is seen 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 tickets to be purchased online.
Players choose five white ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Players who don’t want to choose their own numbers can select a Quick Pick to have the numbers generated for them.
Mega Millions tickets include a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players paid 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 jackpot climbs to $443M for Oct. 27
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