Has Anyone Won the Mega Millions? January 2, 2026 Winning Numbers
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Friday, January 2
The latest Mega Millions drawing took place on Friday, January 2, with a jackpot that had grown to an estimated $157 million, or $72 million if taken as a cash option. The winning numbers for this draw were 6, 13, 34, 43, and 52, along with the Mega Ball number 4.
Despite the large jackpot, no one managed to win the top prize in this drawing.
When Is the Next Mega Millions Drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. This regular schedule allows players to plan their purchases accordingly.
Ticket Purchase Deadlines
In New Jersey, where ticket sales are available both in-store and online, players can purchase tickets until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. This gives last-minute participants a chance to enter the game.
Cost and Features of a Mega Millions Ticket
A single Mega Millions ticket costs $5. Players can also choose to add the Megaplier feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times. However, the Megaplier has been retired, and a built-in multiplier is now automatically included in every play.
Payout Structure for Mega Millions
Mega Millions offers various payout tiers based on how many numbers are matched:
- Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million, or $10 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, or $100,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, or $5,000
- Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400, $600, $800, $1,000, or $2,000
- Match 3 White Balls: $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
- Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
- Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14, $21, $28, $35, or $70
- Match Mega Ball: $10, $15, $20, $25, or $50
Odds of Winning the Jackpot
The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. These odds highlight the rarity of such a win, making the lottery a game of chance.
How to Find the Winning Numbers
Players can watch the Mega Millions drawing on YouTube. The winning numbers are also posted on the official Mega Millions website and on the New Jersey Lottery website.
What Happens If You Win the Jackpot?
If someone wins the jackpot, they have the option of receiving the prize as an annuity or a lump-sum cash payment.
- The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, with each payment increasing by 5% from the previous one. This structure helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power during periods of inflation.
- The cash option provides a one-time, lump-sum payment equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
In the event that multiple people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the prize money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
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