Mega Millions jackpot hits $368M. See the winning numbers for June 5
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow ahead of Friday, June 5, reaching $368 million with a cash value of $163.6 million.
If someone is lucky on Friday and wins the jackpot, They will have two options: take home a one-time lump sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.
The last time a winner took home a Mega Millions jackpot was March 17, more than two months ago, when an Ohio man took home a $60 million jackpot.
With Friday’s Mega Millions drawing just hours away, here’s what you need to know.
Lottery tickets for the Mega Millions lottery are purchased at a liquor store in Hawthorne, California, on December 27, 2024.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 6/5/2026?
USA TODAY will announce the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery following the drawing at 11 p.m. ET
More: Which states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 11pm ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
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$1.602 billion in Florida on August 8, 2023
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$1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018
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$1.348 billion in Maine on January 1, 2023
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$1.337 billion in Illinois on July 29, 2022
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$1.269 billion in California on December 27, 2024
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$1.128 billion in New Jersey on March 26, 2024
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$1.05 billion in Michigan on January 22, 2021
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$983 million in Georgia on November 14, 2025
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$810 million in Texas on September 10, 2024
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$656 million in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland on March 30, 2012
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states. District of Columbia and US Virgin Islands.
Each ticket costs $5, and players can choose six numbers from two separate number pools – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball) – or they can choose Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in one draw. If there is more than one winner of the jackpot, the jackpot prize will be shared.
How to play Mega Millions?
To play Mega Millions, you need to purchase a ticket. You can do this at a variety of places, including your local grocery store, gas station, or even your grocery store. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased online.
After purchasing your ticket, you need to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The Golden Mega Ball varies from 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of choosing, “Fast To choose” or a “Easy Choice.” These options allow the computer to generate random numbers for you.
Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add the “Megaplier”.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. He is USA TODAY’s trending news reporter. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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