Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $110 Million

Check the winning numbers for the Friday, April 10 drawing

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:22am

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An extreme close-up of the inner workings of a Mega Millions lottery machine, with its metal components and gears dramatically lit against a dark background, conceptually representing the complex financial infrastructure behind the lottery.The intricate machinery behind the Mega Millions lottery draws attention to the financial systems that power one of the nation's most popular games of chance.Today in Detroit

The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, April 10 drawing reached an estimated $110 million. The winning numbers were 3, 42, 49, 18, and 36, with the Mega Ball being 6. It's not yet known if anyone won the jackpot, but the next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14.

Why it matters

Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with millions of players across the country hoping to win life-changing sums of money. The size of the jackpot and the excitement around the drawings make this a significant news event for many communities.

The details

Players can purchase Mega Millions tickets for $5, selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. If no one wins the jackpot, it will continue to grow until it is won. Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

  • The Mega Millions drawing for Friday, April 10, 2026 took place at 11 p.m. ET.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET.

The players

Mega Millions

A multi-state lottery game operated by the Mega Millions consortium, which is currently comprised of 45 participating lottery jurisdictions (44 states plus the District of Columbia).

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What’s next

Check back to see if anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, April 10 drawing. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14.

The takeaway

The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate players across the country with its large jackpots and the possibility of life-changing winnings. While the odds of winning the top prize are extremely long, the excitement and anticipation around each drawing make it a significant event for many communities.