A Mega Millions drawing on Friday, June 26, 2026, produced results that might lift the jackpot to nearly $500 million.
The matched tickets originated from Missouri, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and South Carolina.
Forbes calculates that the record‑setting prize could deliver a payout of approximately $250 million once federal and state taxes for a lone winner.
State lotteries nationwide reported the results alongside their standard Mega Millions and ancillary game updates.
Players in the five states can check their tickets against the published numbers as the jackpot rolls forward.