A Mega Millions drawing on Friday, June 26, 2026, produced results that could lift the jackpot to nearly $500 million.
The matched tickets originated from Missouri, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and South Carolina.
Forbes projects that the record‑setting prize could deliver a payout of roughly $250 million when taxes for a lone winner.
State lotteries across the country announced the results alongside their standard Mega Millions and ancillary game updates.
Players in the five states can check their tickets against the published numbers as the jackpot rolls forward.