Mega Millions Jackpot History
Mega Millions Jackpot History
Jackpot growth by draw · color-coded by phase
Historic Runs$1B+
Mega Zone$500M–$999M
Surge Phase$200M–$499M
Steady Growth$50M–$199M
Base ResetUnder $50M
Avg Growth / DrawCurrent Run
$17M
37 draws since last jackpot
All-Time Top 5 Jackpots
Mega Millions All-Time Biggest Jackpots
Updated automatically from our database.
| # | Date | Jackpot | Phase | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8, 2023 | $1.6B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 2 | Oct 23, 2018 | $1.5B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 3 | Jan 13, 2023 | $1.4B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2023 | $1.4B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 5 | Jul 29, 2022 | $1.3B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 6 | Dec 27, 2024 | $1.3B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 7 | Mar 26, 2024 | $1.1B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 8 | Jan 10, 2023 | $1.1B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 9 | Aug 1, 2023 | $1.1B | Historic Runs | Won |
| 10 | Jan 22, 2021 | $1.1B | Historic Runs | Won |
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Mega Millions$707M
+$35M since last draw
Historic Runs
Mega Zone
Surge Phase
Steady Growth
Base Reset
Recent Draws
Jul 17
$672M
+$35M
Jul 14
$637M
+$33M
Jul 10
$604M
+$28M
Jul 7
$576M
+$34M
Jul 3
$542M
+$31M
Jun 30
$511M
+$22M
Jun 26
$489M
+$22M
Jun 23
$467M
All-Time Biggest Jackpots
1
Won$1.6B
Aug 8, 2023
2
Won$1.5B
Oct 23, 2018
3
Won$1.4B
Jan 13, 2023
4
Won$1.4B
Aug 4, 2023
5
Won$1.3B
Jul 29, 2022
6
Won$1.3B
Dec 27, 2024
7
Won$1.1B
Mar 26, 2024
8
Won$1.1B
Jan 10, 2023
9
Won$1.1B
Aug 1, 2023
10
Won$1.1B
Jan 22, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won?
The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $1.602 billion, drawn on August 8, 2023, in Florida. Second place is $1.537 billion from October 23, 2018, split among winners in California, Florida, and New Jersey.
How often does the Mega Millions jackpot reset after a winner?
After a jackpot is won, Mega Millions resets to a minimum starting jackpot (currently $50 million). Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday. From the reset, the jackpot rolls over each draw until someone matches all 5 white balls plus the Mega Ball.
How fast does the Mega Millions jackpot grow?
Growth rate depends heavily on ticket sales. During the base phase ($50M–$100M) jackpots grow roughly $5–10M per draw. Once the jackpot enters the surge phase ($200M+), sales accelerate and the prize can grow $25–50M per draw. At $1B+, growth can exceed $100M per draw.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336 - the longest jackpot odds of any major US lottery. You have a better chance of being struck by lightning twice in your lifetime than winning the Mega Millions jackpot.
How many Mega Millions jackpots are won per year on average?
On average, Mega Millions produces about 3–6 jackpot winners per year, though this varies widely. Long jackpot runs produce the headline-grabbing billion-dollar prizes. Short runs produce modestly sized jackpots that attract less attention but are won more frequently.
What does the Megaplier do and does it affect the jackpot?
The Megaplier is included in the $5 ticket price - no add-on needed. Five multipliers (2×, 3×, 4×, 5×, 10×) are randomly assigned at purchase and apply to all non-jackpot prizes. The Match-5 prize ranges from $2M to $10M depending on your multiplier. The Megaplier does not affect the jackpot itself - jackpot winners always receive the advertised amount.