MEGA MILLIONS CONTINUES JULY SURGE
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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $743 million for Friday's drawing, with a cash option of $323.4 million. This is the 37th drawing in the current jackpot run.
Key points
- •Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $743 million for Friday's drawing.
- •Cash option for the jackpot is $323.4 million.
- •This Friday will be the 37th drawing in the current jackpot run.
- •Over 9.2 million prizes have been won across all nine tiers.
- •Tickets cost $5 and must be purchased before 9:59 PM on draw days.
Why it matters
Players have a chance at a large jackpot, ranking among the top 10 all-time Mega Millions prizes. The game's structure, including a $5 price point and multiplier, offers bigger potential prizes.
RaspaPro Live Data
Mega Millions
- Current jackpot: $463 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Tomorrow · 11:00 PM ET
Official release
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY JULY 23, 2026
MEGA MILLIONS CONTINUES JULY SURGE
Charleston, W.Va. – After no tickets matched for the win Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $743 million ahead of Friday’s drawing (cash option at $323.4 million).
“Anytime a jackpot climbs like this, it is a thrilling time,” Acting Director David Bradley said. “July is the hottest month for Mega Millions- 27 jackpots have been won during this month since the game started. We love seeing the excitement build, but we also want to stress the importance of playing responsibly.”
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.
Friday will be the 37th drawing in the current jackpot run, with more than 9.2 million prizes won across all nine prize tiers.
The $743 million jackpot remains 10th 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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