Mega Millions Winning Numbers, Results for Friday, January 16, 2026

The Mega Millions continues to be one of the most popular lottery games in the United States. With drawings held every Tuesday and Friday, players have multiple chances each week to win big. The recent drawing saw no jackpot winner, contributing to the rising excitement and anticipation for the next drawing. The revamp implemented on April 8, 2025, introduced a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times, automatically included and randomly assigned for every play at the time of purchase.

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Select states also offer online purchasing through platforms like Jackpocket. It is important to check the deadline for purchasing tickets, as it varies by state. The annuity option provides one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, each 5% bigger than the previous one. The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.

The winning numbers are 2, 22, 33, 42, 67, and Mega Ball 1.

No, there was no jackpot winner. The jackpot will climb to an estimated $250 million for the next drawing.

Mega Millions tickets cost $5 each.

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some states also offer online purchasing through platforms like Jackpocket.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

For those who participated in the January 16, 2026, Mega Millions drawing, double-check your numbers. While no one hit the jackpot, two tickets matched five white balls and won $2 million each. For future drawings, remember that the game costs $5 per ticket, and the deadline for purchasing tickets varies by state. If you win, consider the annuity and cash payment options and consult a financial advisor.

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