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 top prize, but a Minnesota player matched five numbers to claim $3 million, pushing the jackpot to $366 million.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 2/6/2026?
The winning numbers for the Friday, Feb. 6, Mega Millions lottery drawing are: 13, 21, 25, 52, 62, and the Mega Ball is 19.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot. However, a player in Minnesota matched five white balls to win $3 million. This prize addition increased the jackpot to $366 million.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 p.m. ET.
How does the Mega Millions jackpot grow?
The jackpot grows when no one wins the top prize. In this case, after the Feb. 6 drawing, the jackpot increased from $346 million to $366 million due to the $3 million five-number win in Minnesota.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
The odds of matching all six numbers — five white balls from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24 — are 1 in 302,575,350. This makes it one of the most difficult games in the U.S. lottery system.
What happens if you win a smaller prize?
Players who match five white balls and the Mega Ball win $1 million. Those who match only five white balls win $3 million. All non-jackpot prizes are now multiplied by a built-in multiplier of two, three, four, five, or 10 times, depending on the draw.
Where can you buy a Mega Millions ticket?
Mega Millions tickets are available at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. In certain states, they can also be purchased online through platforms like Jackpocket, which operates as the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network.
What is the current value of the Mega Millions jackpot?
The advertised jackpot value for the Feb. 6 drawing was $346 million, with a cash value of $156.1 million. After the five-number win, the jackpot increased to $366 million, with a cash value of $183.0 million.
The absence of a jackpot winner marks a continuation of a dry spell, with no top prize claimed since December 2024, when a New Jersey player won $90 million. This trend has kept the jackpot high and the anticipation strong among lottery players.
For investors, the Mega Millions draw is not a financial instrument, but it reflects broader market psychology — the human desire for large, sudden gains. While the game has no financial return, it influences consumer spending and retail sales, particularly in convenience stores where tickets are sold.
Investors should not treat lottery outcomes as financial signals. The game is designed for entertainment, not investment. However, the frequency of large jackpots can be used as a proxy for public sentiment about risk and reward in uncertain environments.
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