Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $323 Million: Winning Numbers and Results for February 3, 2026

Why this matters: The Mega Millions lottery provides an opportunity for substantial financial gain, influencing many to participate. Keeping track of the winning numbers and understanding the rules is essential for anyone hoping to win.

Background

The Mega Millions is a popular lottery game played across many states in the US. It offers large jackpots and smaller prizes. Each ticket gives participants the possibility of winning life-changing money.

How to Play

To play Mega Millions, participants select six numbers: five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). Tickets cost $5, and drawings occur twice a week. Players can win prizes for matching as few as one number (the Mega Ball).

Payouts and Odds

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. Prizes range from $2 for matching only the Mega Ball, to millions for matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball.

Recent Jackpot Winners (2023-2025)

Top Mega Millions Jackpots

The winning numbers are 5, 11, 22, 25, and 69. The Mega Ball is 21.

A Mega Millions ticket costs $5.

The next Mega Millions drawing is on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET.

In Michigan, tickets can be purchased until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.

For those participating in Mega Millions, the key takeaways are:

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