Mega Millions Winners Announced in New York

Several big prize tickets sold across the state in latest drawing

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing saw multiple winning tickets sold in New York, including one third-place prize of $20,000 and dozens of smaller prizes between $100 and $2,000. The jackpot for the next drawing on Friday has grown to $416 million.

Why it matters

Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with players across the country hoping to strike it rich. While the grand prize went unclaimed this time, the multiple winning tickets sold in New York show that the state continues to be a hotspot for lottery luck.

The details

In total, there were 12 fourth-place winning tickets in New York that matched four out of five numbers but missed the Mega Ball, earning between $1,000 and $2,000 each based on the Megaplier. There were also 33 fifth-place winning tickets that matched three numbers plus the Mega Ball, earning between $100 and $400 each.

  • The Mega Millions drawing took place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing with a $416 million jackpot will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Mega Millions

A popular multi-state lottery game in the United States with drawings held twice a week.

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What’s next

The next Mega Millions drawing with the $416 million jackpot will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The takeaway

While the grand prize went unclaimed, the multiple winning tickets sold in New York show that the state continues to be a hotspot for lottery luck. Mega Millions remains one of the most popular lottery games in the country, with players across the US hoping to strike it rich.