A Mega Millions drawing on Friday, June 26, 2026, produced figures that could lift the jackpot to nearly $500 million.
The winning tickets originated from Missouri, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and South Carolina.
Forbes estimates that the historic prize might yield a payout of approximately $250 million when federal and state taxes for a lone winner.
State lotteries across the country released the results alongside their regular Mega Millions and ancillary game updates.
Players in the five states can check their tickets against the published numbers as the jackpot rolls forward.