The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $413 million ahead of the Oct. 20 drawing, with a cash value of $170.3 million.
If someone were to win Tuesday’s jackpot, they’d 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. According to Florida lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 10/20/2026?
The winning numbers for the Oct. 20 Mega Millions drawing are: 13, 28, 33, 35, 48. The Mega Ball is 3.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 p.m. ET.
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 the numbers will be generated for you.
Mega Millions tickets now come with 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_.
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