MEGA MILLIONS® JACKPOT SOARS TO AN ESTIMATED $743 MILLION, THE 10TH LARGEST JACKPOT IN GAME HISTORY

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The excitement continues to build as the Mega Millions® jackpot has climbed to an estimated $743 million for the Friday, July 24, 2026, drawing, making it the 10th largest Mega Millions jackpot in game history.

The jackpot has continued to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET, and players have the opportunity to purchase tickets through the closure of ticket sales in their jurisdiction prior to the drawing.

"As excitement builds across the country, we encourage our players to enjoy the anticipation that comes with one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history," said Florida Lottery Secretary Reginald D. Dixon. "Whether you're dreaming big or simply enjoying the fun of the game, remember to play responsibly. Every Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida also supports education through the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, making every play meaningful."

Mega Millions has been creating millionaire moments and record-breaking jackpots for nearly three decades. The game launched in 1996 as the Big Game with six participating lotteries before becoming Mega Millions in 2002. Today, Mega Millions is offered in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with drawings conducted twice weekly in Atlanta, Georgia.

Florida joined Mega Millions in May 2013, giving players another opportunity to enjoy one of America's most popular multi-state jackpot games while generating additional funding for education. Since its introduction in Florida, Mega Millions has produced numerous Florida jackpot winners, including the game's largest jackpot ever—a $1.602 billion prize won in Neptune Beach in August 2023.

For more information about Mega Millions, visit the official Mega Millions website or visit your local Florida Lottery retailer.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY

The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $51 billion to enhance education and sending more than one million students to Florida’s colleges, universities, and technical schools through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,600 Lottery retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid over $110 billion in prizes and created more than 4,900 millionaires. For more information, please visit www.floridalottery.com and be sure to follow the Florida Lottery on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X to stay informed.

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