The Mega Millions jackpot reached $346 million for the Feb. 6 drawing, with winning numbers 13, 21, 25, 52, 62 and Mega Ball 19. No one won the jackpot, but a five-ball match in Minnesota yielded $3 million, pushing the jackpot to $366 million.
Winning Numbers for the Feb. 6 Mega Millions Drawing
The winning numbers for the Friday, Feb. 6, Mega Millions drawing were: 13, 21, 25, 52, 62, and the Mega Ball is 19.
Did Anyone Win the Jackpot?
No one claimed the $346 million jackpot. However, a player in Minnesota matched five white balls and won $3 million. This prize addition increased the jackpot to $366 million for the next drawing.
What Happens to the Jackpot After a Non-Winning Draw?
The Mega Millions jackpot rolls over when no one wins the top prize. This is common in recent months, with the last jackpot win occurring in December when a New Jersey ticket holder won $90 million. The absence of a jackpot winner drives public interest and increases the prize pool, which can attract more players and boost ticket sales.
How Does the Jackpot Payment Work?
Winners have two options: a one-time lump-sum cash payment or an annuity that pays annually, with each payment increasing by 5% over the previous year. The cash value of the $346 million jackpot is $156.1 million, reflecting the tax and inflation adjustments.
Recent Trends in Mega Millions Jackpot Growth
- $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 March 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
How to Play Mega Millions
Each ticket costs $5 and requires selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24. Players can choose numbers manually or use Quick Pick or Easy Pick, which lets the system generate random numbers. A built-in multiplier now increases non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, eliminating the need for an extra dollar.
Where Can You Buy Tickets?
Mega Millions tickets are available at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Online purchases are also possible through Jackpocket, which operates in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
Why This Matters to Investors
While lottery outcomes are random and not financially predictive, the growth of jackpots reflects broader trends in consumer spending and gambling behavior. High jackpots can influence retail sales in convenience stores and digital platforms, contributing to short-term revenue spikes. For investors, this highlights how large-scale consumer events can drive temporary economic activity in retail and digital services.
Key Takeaway
The Feb. 6 Mega Millions drawing saw no jackpot winner, with the prize growing to $366 million due to a five-ball win in Minnesota. This underscores the volatility and unpredictability of lottery outcomes, but also demonstrates how jackpot growth can drive consumer engagement and retail activity.
For more on lottery trends and consumer behavior, explore our coverage of major prize draws and their economic ripple effects.
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