The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $452 million ahead of the Friday, June 19 drawing, offering a $201 million cash payout as the game continues a monthslong dry spell without a major winner.
Only two jackpots have been hit so far in 2026, with the last win on St. Patrick’s Day, when an Ohio ticket took $60 million. If a player wins Friday night, they can choose either a lump-sum cash option or annuity payments that increase by 5% each year.
A look at the winning numbers for the lottery drawing on Friday, June 19.
More: What states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know.
The winning numbers: 13-16-21-26-50 and the Mega Ball: 12
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, so the jackpot grows to $467 million.
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at 11 p.m. ET.
$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
$656 million on March 30, 2012 in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney of Wisconsin agreed years ago to split future lottery winnings. Cook followed through on that promise when he won a $22 million prize on June 10, 2020.
More: Which Powerball numbers should you pick?
Buy a ticket at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store or, in some states, online.
Pick five white ball numbers (1–70) and one Mega Ball (1–24), or let the computer choose for you with a Quick Pick.
All tickets include a built-in multiplier, boosting non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 10X.
This story has been updated with new information.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mega Millions jackpot hits $452M for June 19 drawing
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