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No Winner in Tuesday's $285M Mega Millions Jackpot
Jackpot Grows to $303M for Friday's Drawing
Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:15am
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The Mega Millions jackpot went unclaimed on Tuesday, January 27th, with the winning numbers of 4, 20, 38, 56, and 66, plus a Mega Ball of 5. The jackpot was worth $285 million or $128.6 million in a lump-sum payout. As no one matched all six numbers, the jackpot will now grow to an estimated $303 million for the next drawing on Friday, January 30th.
Why it matters
The Mega Millions lottery is one of the most popular and lucrative in the United States, with millions of players across 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. When the jackpot goes unclaimed, it builds anticipation and excitement as the prize continues to grow, drawing more players and attention to the game.
The details
The winning numbers on Tuesday were 4, 20, 38, 56 and 66, with a Mega Ball of 5. No one matched all six numbers, so the jackpot will now grow to an estimated $303 million or $136.7 million in cash for the next drawing on Friday, January 30th. The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in Michigan was $1 billion in 2021, while the overall record is over $1.6 billion from a winning ticket sold in Florida in 2023.
- The Mega Millions drawing took place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11 p.m.
- The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11 p.m.
The players
Mega Millions
A multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What’s next
The next Mega Millions drawing with the $303 million jackpot will take place on Friday, January 30th at 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
The takeaway
The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate players across the country, with the jackpot growing to over $300 million after no one won the previous drawing. This highlights the immense popularity and allure of these high-stakes lottery games, which offer life-changing sums of money to lucky winners.
