A Mega Millions drawing on Friday, June 26, 2026, produced results that could lift the jackpot to nearly $500 million.
The winning tickets were sold from Missouri, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and South Carolina.
Forbes calculates that the record‑setting prize could deliver a payout of approximately $250 million once federal and state taxes for a sole recipient.
State lotteries nationwide announced the results alongside their usual Mega Millions and ancillary game updates.
Players in the five states can check their tickets against the published numbers as the jackpot rolls forward.