Mega Millions for May 26, 2023: Check your winning numbers

Jennifer Sangalang, Treasure Coast Newspapers
Updated ·6 min read

Did a Mega Millions lotto ticket make you a mega millionaire?

In just over a month, the jackpot has grown from $20 million (from Friday, April 21) to the Friday, May 26, jackpot of $169 million with a cash option of $86.1 million.

Friday's numbers: 12-20-37-41-64 and the Mega Ball was 1. Megaplier was 3X. No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball. The jackpot rolled over to $187 million, and the next chance to win is Tuesday, May 30, the day after Memorial Day.

In case you're wondering, the Tuesday, May 23, numbers for Mega Millions were 3-10-22-65-66 and the Mega Ball was 19. Megaplier was 2X.

Recently, for the winning numbers for the Friday, May 19, drawing, there were 16 tickets that won $10,000.

Tickets start at $2 apiece.

Did you win? Florida Lottery tickets from Publix and 7-Eleven, worth $89,000 and $94,000, to expire in June

How about Powerball? Powerball numbers for Saturday, May 20. Jackpot climbs to $162 million

In case you want to play: Playing Mega Millions drawing in Florida? Here's what to know

What we know about winners: Lotto jackpots have surpassed $1 billion six times

Here's a snapshot of recent drawings and how much the jackpot has climbed (in so short a time):

  • Tuesday, May 23: $150 million

  • Friday, May 19: $132 million

  • Tuesday, May 16: $113 million

  • Friday, May 12: $99 million

  • Tuesday, May 9: $83 million

  • Friday, May 5: $68 million

  • Tuesday, May 2: $52 million

  • Friday, April 28: $38 million

  • Tuesday, April 25: $26 million

  • Friday, April 21: $20 million

What were the numbers: This combination of 6 numbers won $185.3 million on Valentine's Day 2022

Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Tuesdays and Fridays.

Below are some frequently asked questions about Mega Millions, Powerball and lottery odds.

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How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for May 26?

estimated prize of $169 million and a cash option of $86.1 million

Did anyone win Mega Millions lottery for May 23?

No, the jackpot rolled over. Next chance to win is Friday, May 26.

How long has Mega Millions rolled over?

This Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over since April 21. Before that, one ticket purchased in New York matched all six numbers to win the $476 million Mega Millions jackpot (cash option was $253.1 million). In addition, two tickets purchased in Illinois and Massachusetts matched five numbers to win $1 million. While $476 million is a lot of money, the grand prize did not make the Top 10 lottery jackpots for Mega Millions or Powerball (see below).

What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?

According to the Mega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. According to Powerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?

According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."

However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."

Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.

What is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history?

The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine's Day − Feb. 14, 2023.

When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?

As of May 26, 2023, there have been six lottery jackpots that have surpassed $1 billion. Half of the prizes were won (but not necessarily claimed) in January.

  • 6. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.

  • 5. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.

  • 5. $1.35 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.

  • 3. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.

  • 2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.

  • 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.

What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?

According to its website, here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of May 26, 2023:

  • 10. $522 million — June 7, 2019; California

  • 9. $533 million — March 30, 2018; New Jersey

  • 8. $536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana

  • 7. $543 million — July 24, 2018; California

  • 6. $648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California and Georgia

  • 5. $656 million — March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland

  • 4. $1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan

  • 3. $1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois

  • 2. $1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine

  • 1. $1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina

What are the Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever?

Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of May 26, 2023:

  • 10. $590.5 million — May 18, 2013; Florida

  • 9. $632.6 million — Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin

  • 8. $687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York

  • 7. $699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California

  • 6. $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland

  • 5. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington

  • 4. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts

  • 3. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin

  • 2. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee

  • 1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California

What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots ever?

The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of May 26, 2023.

  • 10. $731.1 million Powerball drawing — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland

  • 9. $754.6 million Powerball drawing — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington

  • 8. $758.7 million Powerball drawing — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts

  • 7. $768.4 million Powerball drawing — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin

  • 6. $1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan

  • 5. $1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois

  • 4. $1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine

  • 3. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina

  • 2. $1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee

  • 1. $2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California

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