MEGA MILLIONS CLIMBS IN ‘HOTTEST MONTH’ FOR JACKPOTS
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The Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $707 million for Tuesday's drawing, with a cash value of $307.7 million. This marks the 36th drawing in the current run, with over 9.2 million prizes won.
Key points
- •Mega Millions jackpot estimated at $707 million, with a cash value of $307.7 million.
- •Tuesday's drawing is the 36th in the current jackpot run.
- •Over 9.2 million prizes have been won across all nine prize tiers.
- •The $707 million jackpot is among the Top 10 all-time Mega Millions jackpots.
- •Mega Millions tickets cost $5 and must be purchased by 9:59 PM.
Why it matters
Lottery players should note the Mega Millions jackpot's significant rise to $707 million and its cash value of $307.7 million. This large jackpot also places it in the Top 10 for all-time Mega Millions jackpots.
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Mega Millions
- Current jackpot: $463 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Mañana · 11:00 p.m. ET
Official release
Charleston, W.Va. – Just like the temperature outside, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to steadily climb, reaching an estimated $707 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing. The estimated cash value currently sits at $307.7 million.
July is the winningest month in Mega Millions history, where a record 27 jackpots have been won since the game’s inception.
Mega Millions officially launched in 2002, and most recently restructured to a $5 price point with a built-in multiplier in April 2025. This change brought with it a bigger starting jackpot and larger prizes for non-jackpot tiers.
Tuesday will be the 36th drawing in the current jackpot run, with more than 9.2 million prizes won across all nine prize tiers.
The $707 million jackpot also breaks into the Top 10 for all-time Mega Millions jackpots.
Mega Millions tickets cost $5 to play and must be purchased by 9:59 PM before Tuesday or Friday drawings. Each play purchased is given a random multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.
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