Mega Millions Ticket Scanner & Winning Numbers
Last updated: September 21, 2026 ET (updates after every new draw)
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Latest Mega Millions Results
The Mega Millions winning numbers for September 18, 2026 were 4, 9, 24, 56, 68 (Mega Ball 1). Mega Millions includes a built-in multiplier on every play, so non-jackpot prizes vary from 2x to 10x by ticket. No ticket matched all six numbers and the $244M jackpot rolled over to an estimated $261M for the next draw on Tuesday, Sep 22.
Sep 18, 2026
Winning Numbers
Built-in multiplier included on every play; non-jackpot prizes vary 2x-10x by ticket.
| Advertised Draw Jackpot(Annuity) | $244,000,000Cash value: $103,309,600 before taxes |
|---|---|
| Est. Net Cash(After Fed Tax) | $65,085,048 |
🏛️ See Net Cash by State (After Fed + State Tax)
| State | State Tax | Net Cash After Fed + State Tax |
|---|---|---|
| California | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Delaware | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Florida | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| New Hampshire | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| South Dakota | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Tennessee | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Texas | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Washington | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Wyoming | 0.0% | $65,085,048 |
| Arizona | 2.5% | $62,502,308 |
| North Dakota | 2.5% | $62,502,308 |
| Ohio | 2.8% | $62,244,034 |
| Indiana | 2.9% | $62,037,415 |
| Louisiana | 3.0% | $61,985,760 |
| Pennsylvania | 3.1% | $61,913,443 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $61,469,212 |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $61,159,283 |
| Arkansas | 3.9% | $61,055,974 |
| North Carolina | 4.0% | $60,962,995 |
| Mississippi | 4.0% | $60,952,664 |
| Michigan | 4.3% | $60,694,390 |
| Colorado | 4.4% | $60,539,426 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | $60,436,116 |
| Nebraska | 4.5% | $60,384,461 |
| Missouri | 4.7% | $60,229,497 |
| West Virginia | 4.8% | $60,105,525 |
| Illinois | 5.0% | $59,971,223 |
| Georgia | 5.2% | $59,723,280 |
| Idaho | 5.3% | $59,609,639 |
| Kansas | 5.6% | $59,320,372 |
| Montana | 5.7% | $59,248,056 |
| Virginia | 5.8% | $59,144,746 |
| New Mexico | 5.9% | $58,989,782 |
| Rhode Island | 6.0% | $58,896,803 |
| South Carolina | 6.2% | $58,679,853 |
| Maryland | 6.5% | $58,369,924 |
| Connecticut | 7.0% | $57,863,707 |
| Maine | 7.1% | $57,698,412 |
| Wisconsin | 7.6% | $57,181,864 |
| Vermont | 8.8% | $56,045,458 |
| Massachusetts | 9.0% | $55,787,184 |
| Minnesota | 9.8% | $54,909,052 |
| Oregon | 9.9% | $54,857,398 |
| New Jersey | 10.8% | $53,979,266 |
| District of Columbia | 10.8% | $53,979,266 |
| New York | 10.9% | $53,824,302 |
Watch the Draw
Watch the latest Mega Millions video recap before diving into the written highlights and analysis.
Draw Outcome: Did Anyone Win?
Did anyone win?
Rolled to $261M
$244M had no winner
Historical rank
#32
Of 67 cycles
Next draw
Tue, Sep 22
$261M estimated jackpot
Pattern snapshot
1 odd / 4 even, 3 low / 2 high, sum 161
No consecutive pairs in the main numbers
Jackpot split risk
1.7% chance a jackpot win gets shared
Lower split risk. Projected field 5,107,666 tickets. range 5,067,373-5,147,967. average share if hit 99.1%. cash expected value after sharing -$3.88 vs -$3.87 before sharing. Split risk affects payout share, not your odds of matching every number.
Official confirmation
Confirmed: no jackpot winner
Verified against the official draw source.
What Else Stood Out in This Draw
The line mixed heat, quiet, and normal pace
No single number signal dominated this draw. Across the last 30 draws, the result blended 1 hot, 0 cold, and 0 late signals; the sharpest individual note was #9 appeared 4 draws in the window.
Late is the clearest strategy angle
Late leads the current board by recent lift: +1% across the trailing 100 draws with 15,283 observed winning outcomes in the sample. Use that as a pick-style cue, not a prediction that the next draw is easier.
Check your ticket, then decide on the rollover
The public page tells you what happened. Lucky Picks helps with the next decision: scan the ticket, compare saved lines, and decide whether the new Mega Millions jackpot is actually worth playing before rollover hype takes over.
Deeper Draw Analysis
Even-Heavy Mix Pushes Jackpot to $261 Million
Quick Read
The latest Mega Millions draw favored even numbers and lower digits, creating a 4-Even / 1-Odd split. This specific combination is less common than a balanced mix, appearing about 11% of the time recently, which helped drive another rollover in the current five-draw streak.
Number Pulse
- #24: Long absent — This number ended a 28-draw drought, finally appearing well past the typical 14-draw threshold.
- #9: Long absent — Another sleeper hit, returning after being out of sight for 22 draws.
- #56: Running hot — This number continues its frequent streak, appearing in 11% of the last 100 draws.
- #4: On pace — Sitting right at its expected 14-draw threshold for a reappearance.
- #68: Frequent flyer — Maintaining a steady 7% frequency, right in line with theoretical odds.
- Bonus #1: Steady — Reappeared within a normal window, avoiding the long absences seen in other bonus digits.
Pattern Watch
The 4-Even / 1-Odd split is the standout here. While most draws lean toward a 3/2 balance, this lopsided even result occurs in about 15% of all draws theoretically. It’s a less frequent path, but entirely consistent with random behavior.
Value Snapshot
- Current Streak: 5 consecutive rollovers.
- Next Jackpot: $261,000,000 for Tuesday, Sep 22.
- Net EV: -$3.87 — Despite the growing prize, the math suggests the ticket cost still heavily outweighs the statistical return.
- Fairness Score: 98/100 — High confidence in the randomness of the draw, despite some persistent “hot” numbers in the broader 100-draw sample.
Noteworthy Trends
Interestingly, several high-frequency numbers like #30 and #63 (both appearing in 12% of recent draws) were absent this time. The draw also skipped the popular 13-52 pair, which has been the most frequent duo in the recent historical data.
Bottom Line
A low, even-heavy draw extends the jackpot streak to six figures without defying the laws of probability.
Analysis based on statistical patterns. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Was This Draw Fair?
Quick answer
No obvious red flag
The broader audit for this lottery still looks consistent with a fair random process. Nothing in this draw’s number pattern looks unusually rare for a random result.
Full audit
98/100
Highly Trustworthy • 929 draws analyzed
One draw never proves fairness on its own. Use the full audit for the historical test.
See the full Mega Millions fairness auditMega Millions Updated Trends, Stats and Historical Context
Switch between the current rule set, short-term windows, and broader history when available. The chart logic stays the same; only the draw sample changes.
Based on 599 draws · Current 5/70 + 1 Mega Ball era
Hardware-aware filter: Note: To ensure statistical accuracy, these charts filter out obsolete historical data and analyze only the current 5/70 + 1 Mega Ball draws since 2017. That keeps the patterns tied to the rule set and drawing setup in use right now.
Hot & Cold
% recent frequencies
(theoretical odds: 7%)
% recent bonus frequencies
(theoretical odds: 4%)
Draws are independent — “hot/cold” labels describe the past and do not change next-draw odds.
Last Seen
# draws last seen
(theoretical threshold: 14 draws)
# bonus draws last seen
(theoretical threshold: 24 draws)
Draws are independent — a long gap doesn’t make a number more likely next draw.
Tens
2 – 1 – 1 – 1
recent frequency: 51%
theoretical odds: 52%
Endings
2 – 1 – 1 – 1
recent frequency: 50%
theoretical odds: 50%
High & Low
2 High – 3 Low
recent frequency: 34%
theoretical odds: 31%
Even & Odd
4 Even – 1 Odd
recent frequency: 15%
theoretical odds: 15%
Consecutive
1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1
recent frequency: 74%
theoretical odds: 74%
Recent Mega Millions Results
Friday, September 18, 2026
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, September 18, 2026 were 4, 9, 24, 56, 68 with Mega Ball 1. No ticket matched all numbers — the jackpot rolled over.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 were 27, 36, 43, 57, 58 with Mega Ball 16. No ticket matched all numbers — the jackpot rolled over.
Friday, September 11, 2026
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, September 11, 2026 were 3, 30, 33, 53, 62 with Mega Ball 22. No ticket matched all numbers — the jackpot rolled over.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 were 17, 30, 43, 58, 66 with Mega Ball 20. No ticket matched all numbers — the jackpot rolled over.
Friday, September 4, 2026
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, September 4, 2026 were 6, 26, 34, 59, 61 with Mega Ball 24. No ticket matched all numbers — the jackpot rolled over.
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Mega Millions Next Draw Calculator: Cash Value & After-Tax Jackpot Breakdown
Sep 22, 2026
| Advertised Next Jackpot | $261MCash value: $110.5M before taxes |
|---|---|
| Est. Net Cash (After Fed Tax) | $69.6M |
🏛️ See Net Cash Jackpot by State (For Next Draw)
| State | State Tax | Net Cash Jackpot |
|---|---|---|
| California | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Delaware | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Florida | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| New Hampshire | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| South Dakota | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Tennessee | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Texas | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Washington | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Wyoming | 0.0% | $69,619,662 |
| Arizona | 2.5% | $66,856,977 |
| North Dakota | 2.5% | $66,856,977 |
| Ohio | 2.8% | $66,580,709 |
| Indiana | 2.9% | $66,359,694 |
| Louisiana | 3.0% | $66,304,440 |
| Pennsylvania | 3.1% | $66,227,085 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $65,751,903 |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $65,420,381 |
| Arkansas | 3.9% | $65,309,873 |
| North Carolina | 4.0% | $65,210,417 |
| Mississippi | 4.0% | $65,199,366 |
| Michigan | 4.3% | $64,923,098 |
| Colorado | 4.4% | $64,757,336 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | $64,646,829 |
| Nebraska | 4.5% | $64,591,575 |
| Missouri | 4.7% | $64,425,814 |
| West Virginia | 4.8% | $64,293,205 |
| Illinois | 5.0% | $64,149,546 |
| Georgia | 5.2% | $63,884,328 |
| Idaho | 5.3% | $63,762,770 |
| Kansas | 5.6% | $63,453,349 |
| Montana | 5.7% | $63,375,994 |
| Virginia | 5.8% | $63,265,487 |
| New Mexico | 5.9% | $63,099,725 |
| Rhode Island | 6.0% | $63,000,269 |
| South Carolina | 6.2% | $62,768,203 |
| Maryland | 6.5% | $62,436,681 |
| Connecticut | 7.0% | $61,895,195 |
| Maine | 7.1% | $61,718,383 |
| Wisconsin | 7.6% | $61,165,846 |
| Vermont | 8.8% | $59,950,265 |
| Massachusetts | 9.0% | $59,673,996 |
| Minnesota | 9.8% | $58,734,683 |
| Oregon | 9.9% | $58,679,429 |
| New Jersey | 10.8% | $57,740,116 |
| District of Columbia | 10.8% | $57,740,116 |
| New York | 10.9% | $57,574,355 |
| Jackpot Odds | 1 in 290,472,336 |
|---|---|
| Fairness Signal | 🛡️ High Confidence |
| Expected Value | -$3.87 per ticket |
| Break-Even Payout Line(Before Taxes) | $2.92B |
| Verdict | This draw is poor value right now. |
Continue with Mega Millions Strategy
Results and jackpot analysis answer what happened and what the prize is worth. The dedicated Mega Millions strategy page is where you can compare wheeling, frequency, late-number, and pattern approaches against random baselines before choosing how to build your next lines.
One live signal is shown here for context. Open the dedicated Mega Millions strategy page to compare the full board, number trends, and practical tradeoffs.
Current context: A balanced approach to the Mega Millions 5/70 matrix involves mixing odd and even numbers, typically aiming for a 3/2 split which historically occurs more frequently than lopsided distributions. While tracking hot numbers like 56 or recently returned sleepers like 24 can help shape your selections, remember that every combination has an identical mathematical chance of being drawn.
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Current Top Signal
FAQ
What was the Mega Millions jackpot for the Sep 18, 2026 draw?
The Mega Millions jackpot for the Sep 18, 2026 drawing was $244 Million. The next estimated jackpot is $261 Million.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot for the next draw on Tuesday?
The estimated Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, Sep 22, is $261 Million ($111M Cash Value).
What are the latest Mega Millions winning numbers?
The winning numbers for the Sep 18, 2026 drawing are: 4, 9, 24, 56, 68, Mega Ball 1. Check your ticket carefully—you must match all numbers to win the jackpot, but matching fewer can still win cash prizes.
Did my Mega Millions numbers win in the latest draw?
First, compare your ticket numbers to the official results listed at the top of this page. To win the jackpot, you must match all main numbers plus the mega ball. If you have saved your numbers with Lucky Picks, simply log in to see your matches highlighted automatically. Don’t discard your ticket yet—matching just a few numbers can still win smaller cash prizes.
Can I track my Mega Millions numbers and results over time?
Yes. By using our ‘My Numbers’ feature, you can track your favorite picks across every drawing. We go beyond simple checking; we show you a personal history of your wins, losses, and total return on investment. It is the best way to see how your specific strategy performs over the long term rather than just guessing.
Why am I not winning with my Mega Millions numbers?
Because lottery odds are fixed and mathematically difficult to beat. Long streaks of losses are statistically normal, even for “good” numbers. Variance means that short-term results are purely random, so past losses do not guarantee a future win. Play for entertainment, as the mathematical “house edge” means losses are the expected outcome.
What does the “deep analysis” of the numbers tell me?
Our analysis breaks down the mathematical texture of the latest draw—comparing the winning patterns against historical averages. We look at factors like Odd/Even splits, High/Low ratios, and Sum totals. This is not a prediction of future numbers; it is a way to understand the mathematical probability of the result and see how rare (or common) the winning combination was.
What time is the Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions drawings take place on scheduled draw days (next: Tuesday, Sep 22). Exact draw times vary—check the official Mega Millions website for your time zone. Enable Lucky Picks notifications to get reminded before ticket sales close.
How much did the Mega Millions jackpot change after the latest draw?
The Mega Millions jackpot moved from $244 Million in the latest draw to an estimated $261 Million for the next draw. The jackpot rolled over because there was no winner, but the larger prize does not improve the odds. Enable alerts in Lucky Picks to track the progression and get notified when the pot reaches a level you care about.
What is the split risk for the next Mega Millions jackpot?
The current modeled split risk for the next Mega Millions jackpot is 1.7%. That means if the jackpot-winning ticket hits in the next draw, our model estimates about a 1.7% chance that the top prize would be shared, leaving the average winning share near 99% of the jackpot across a projected field of about 5,107,666 tickets. Split risk affects payout share, not your odds of matching every number.
Are the latest Mega Millions numbers rigged or manipulated?
It is a common concern when strange patterns appear, but there is no evidence of manipulation. Randomness often creates clusters or patterns that look suspicious to the human eye but are statistically normal. For a deeper look, check our Fairness Audit where we test millions of simulated draws against real results to verify the game’s integrity.
Can I scan a Mega Millions ticket on my phone?
Yes. Lucky Picks can scan the printed numbers and show them for review before checking the result. Scans use Lucky Picks tokens, which can also be earned in the app. Keep the original ticket for official validation and claims.
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