Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 11:11 p.m. ET
The winning numbers for the Friday, Aug. 28, Mega Millions drawing have been drawn, but lottery officials have not yet announced whether anyone matched all six numbers to claim the estimated $145 million jackpot. The prize carries a cash option of $61.9 million.
The drawing comes about a month after a Florida player won an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, resetting the game and starting a new climb toward nine-figure territory. While the winning numbers are now available, players across the country are still waiting to learn whether the jackpot was hit or if the prize will roll over again for Tuesday’s drawing on Sept. 1.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for Aug. 28?
The winning numbers for the Friday, Aug. 28, Mega Millions drawing: 8-17-29-42-55 and the Gold Mega Ball: 2
USA TODAY will update this story when lottery officials confirm whether any tickets matched all six numbers to win the estimated $145 million jackpot.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 11 p.m. ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
- $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida
- $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine
- $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois
- $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California
- $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey
- $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan
- $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia
- $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas
- $803 million on July 28, 2026 in Florida
How to play Mega Millions
Players pick five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Tickets also include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Players can also choose a Quick Pick or Easy Pick for randomly generated numbers.
This story has been updated with new information.
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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