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The Mega Millions jackpot just got even bigger.
After no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday, July 21, the grand prize climbed to an estimated $743 million, placing it among the largest in the game's history.
The jackpot now ranks among the game's 10 biggest Mega Millions prizes ever after more than four months without a winner. While nobody claimed the top prize, two players came close, matching all five white balls to win $2 million in California and $3 million in Arizona.
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The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was on St. Patrick's Day, when a ticket sold in Ohio matched all six numbers to claim a $60 million prize.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 7/21/2026?
The winning numbers for Tuesday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing are 25-37-59-68-70 and the Mega Ball is 10.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, but two lucky people did win Match 5 prizes. One person in California won the $2 million prize, while another in Arizona won the $3 million prize.
Since no one won the Mega Millions jackpot, it has since risen to an estimated $743 million, with a cash value of $323.4 million.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 11 p.m. ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots
- $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida
- $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine
- $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois
- $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California
- $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey
- $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan
- $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia
- $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas
- $743 million, current jackpot - winner TBD
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
How to play the Mega Millions
To play the Mega Millions, you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at several locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store.
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls numbered from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling especially unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick.” These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times. Before, players had to pay an extra dollar to add the "Megaplier."
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $743 million
