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Mega Millions rolls over again as May drawing yields no jackpot winner
The Mega Millions jackpot advanced to $321 million after Tuesday's May 19 drawing produced no grand-prize winner, extending an 18-draw rollover streak. The winning numbers were 10, 26, 34, 56, 64, with Mega Ball 6. Friday's drawing is scheduled for May 22.
Powerball's 40-draw rollover streak ends with $113 million jackpot claim
A single ticket holder claimed the $113 million Powerball jackpot on May 16, 2026, ending a 40-draw rollover streak spanning nearly three months. The winning numbers were 8, 37, 40, 44, and 65, with Powerball 18 and a 3x Power Play multiplier.
Powerball and Mega Millions both rolled past $400 million this weekend — here's what the numbers reveal
Powerball and Mega Millions both surpassed $400 million this weekend for the first time since January 2023. Powerball reached $423 million after 31 consecutive rollovers on Saturday, while Mega Millions climbed to $412 million following a 24-draw streak on Friday.
Powerball's $100 million jackpot remains unclaimed after Wednesday's draw
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing in Orlando, sending the $100 million jackpot rolling to $115.4 million for Saturday. The winning numbers were 22, 31, 52, 56, 67, and Powerball 15, with a 2x Power Play multiplier.
Mega Millions hits $251 million as no jackpot winner emerges on Tuesday drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $311 million for Friday's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's $251 million draw. The winning numbers were 17, 32, 35, 40, 47, and Mega Ball 17. The lack of a jackpot winner extends the rollover streak heading into the weekend.
Powerball and Mega Millions set up dueling $400M+ weekend draws
Two of America's largest lotteries are heading into the weekend with jackpots climbing into the nine-figure range. Powerball's Saturday draw offers a $465 million annuity jackpot, while Mega Millions' Friday draw sits at $387 million — a pairing that hasn't occurred since January 2025.
Powerball jackpot reset to $20 million after Monday night winner claims $86 million prize
A single ticket matched all five white balls and the Powerball in Monday night's drawing, claiming the $86 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 24, 30, 37, 56, 64, with Powerball 7 and a 3x Power Play multiplier. The jackpot resets to $20 million for Wednesday, May 13.
Powerball's mid-week slump: why Wednesday draws lag Monday in ticket sales
Powerball's Wednesday drawings consistently underperform Monday and Saturday draws by 15 to 25 percent in ticket sales, according to Multi-State Lottery Association data analyzed across 18 months. Lower Wednesday sales mean fewer tickets in the pool, increasing the probability that any jackpot winner takes home the full advertised amount.
Mega Millions rolls over again as May drawing fails to produce jackpot winner
The Mega Millions drawing on May 8, 2026 produced no jackpot winner, with winning numbers 37, 47, 49, 51, 58 and Mega Ball 16. The jackpot rolls over to $282 million for the May 13 drawing, extending the streak to 18 consecutive drawings without a winner since April 11.
Powerball rolls to $98 million after Saturday draw produces no jackpot winner
Powerball rolled to $98 million after Saturday's draw in Orlando, FL on May 9, 2026 produced no jackpot winner. The winning numbers were 15, 41, 46, 47, 56 with Powerball 22 and a 2x Power Play multiplier. This marks the fourth consecutive drawing without a jackpot hit since April 25.