Up to date Oct. 6, 2026, 11:25 p.m. ET
The Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot for Oct. 6 now stands at $345 million, with a $139.6 million money choice, forward of the drawing at 11 p.m. ET.
The drawing marks the most recent likelihood to say a jackpot that has gone unclaimed since July, when a Florida participant gained $800 million. With the prize now among the many largest at the moment out there in U.S. lottery video games, gamers throughout the nation are hoping the following successful ticket will lastly finish the streak.
With the most recent Mega Thousands and thousands drawing solely hours away, here’s what it is advisable to know.
What are the successful Mega Thousands and thousands numbers for Oct. 6, 2026?
The successful numbers for the Oct. 6 Mega Thousands and thousands are: 26-32-42-51-54 and the Mega Ball is 22.
When is the following Mega Thousands and thousands drawing?
The subsequent Mega Thousands and thousands drawing is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, at 11 p.m. ET.
What occurs for those who win?
Jackpot winners can select to obtain the complete marketed prize paid out over annual installments or take a one-time lump-sum cost. For the Oct. 6 drawing, the money choice is estimated at $139.6 million earlier than taxes.
Tips on how to play the Mega Thousands and thousands
Mega Thousands and thousands tickets are bought at comfort shops, gasoline stations, grocery shops, and different lottery retailers. Some states additionally enable on-line purchases.
Gamers select 5 white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball quantity from 1 to 24. Do not need to decide your individual? Ask for a Fast Choose, and the numbers might be generated for you.
Mega Thousands and thousands tickets now include a built-in multiplier that enhances non-jackpot prizes by two, three, 4, 5, or 10 occasions. Beforehand, gamers needed to pay additional so as to add the Megaplier choice.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending information reporter for USA TODAY. Attain him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and observe him on X @fern_cerv_.
