Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $50 Million

Winning numbers drawn for Friday, March 13, 2026 drawing

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:07am

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The Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $50 million for the Friday, March 13, 2026 drawing. The winning numbers were 6, 19, 36, 40, and 55, with the Mega Ball being 9. No winner has been announced yet, and the next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday, March 17.

Why it matters

The Mega Millions lottery is one of the most popular and widely-played lottery games in the United States, with huge jackpots that can change the lives of winners. This particular drawing had a sizable $50 million jackpot, making it a highly anticipated event for lottery players across the country.

The details

Players can purchase Mega Millions tickets for $5, selecting 5 numbers from 1-70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1-24. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. If a jackpot is won, the winner can choose between an annuity option with 30 graduated payments or a one-time cash payment. In this case, the $50 million jackpot had an estimated cash value of $22.9 million.

  • The Mega Millions drawing was held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11 p.m.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Mega Millions

A multi-state lottery game operated by the Mega Millions consortium, offering large jackpots and prizes.

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What’s next

If no one claims the $50 million jackpot from the March 13 drawing, the next Mega Millions drawing on March 17 will have an even larger estimated jackpot.

The takeaway

The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate players across the country with its life-changing jackpots. While the odds of winning the top prize are extremely slim, the allure of a $50 million payout is enough to keep many people dreaming and purchasing tickets in hopes of striking it rich.