Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $637 Million Ahead of Tuesday Night Drawing

Could tonight's $5 Mega Millions ticket turn into a life-changing fortune? The jackpot has surged to an estimated $637 million, making it one of the 10 biggest Mega Millions jackpots ever.

The grand prize comes with a cash option of approximately $278 million after 33 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, July 14 drawing will be announced after 11:00 p.m. ET.

Friday's Winning Numbers

If you're checking your ticket from the previous drawing, the winning numbers for Friday, July 10 were:

• 2 - 39 - 44 - 46 - 56
• Mega Ball: 23

While no one claimed the jackpot, one lucky player in Florida matched five numbers and the 2X Multiplier to win an impressive $2 million prize.

The Jackpot's Incredible Run

The current jackpot has been growing since it was last won in March, when two jackpot-winning tickets were sold within just one week:

• An Illinois ticket won $533 million.
• An Ohio ticket claimed $60 million on St. Patrick's Day.

Since then, the prize has continued to roll over, climbing from $50 million in late March to $637 million for the July 14 drawing.

When Is the Next Mega Millions Drawing?

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET, including holidays.

The next drawing after Tuesday's game will be held on Friday, July 17, at 11:00 p.m. ET.

Mega Millions Ticket Price

A Mega Millions ticket costs $5.

The game increased its ticket price from $2 to $5 in April 2025, and the former optional Megaplier feature is now included in the new game format.

What Are the Odds of Winning?

Winning the Mega Millions jackpot isn't easy.

Jackpot odds: 1 in 290,472,336

That means matching all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball remains one of the toughest prizes to win in lottery games.

Florida Lottery Claim Rules

If you purchase a winning ticket in Florida, keep these deadlines in mind:

• Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing.
• Winners choosing the cash option have 60 days to make that selection.

Florida also requires lottery winners to be publicly identified. However, winners of $250,000 or more receive a 90-day temporary exemption from public disclosure after claiming their prize.

Biggest Mega Millions Jackpots Ever

The $637 million jackpot now ranks among the largest in Mega Millions history.

Some of the biggest prizes include:

• $1.602 billion – Florida (August 2023)
• $1.537 billion – South Carolina (October 2018)
• $1.348 billion – Maine (January 2023)
• $1.337 billion – Illinois (July 2022)
• $1.22 billion – California (December 2024)
• $1.128 billion – New Jersey (March 2024)
• $1.05 billion – Michigan (January 2021)
• $983 million – Georgia (November 2025)
• $800 million – Texas (September 2024)
• $637 million – July 14, 2026 (current jackpot)

Where Can You Buy Mega Millions Tickets?

Lottery tickets are available at many gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores, and select Walmart locations, depending on state regulations. Some stores also offer convenient self-service lottery vending machines.

If you're planning to play, make sure to purchase your ticket before the drawing cutoff time in your state.

Good luck—tonight's drawing could create the next multimillionaire!