The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $650 million for Tuesday, October 21, after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Friday night's $625 million drawing. The jackpot equates to a $304.1 million cash option.
Friday's drawing produced no grand prize winners and no million-dollar Match 5 winners.
This marks the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the last big win of $348 million in Virginia on June 27. The growing prize now ranks as the 10th largest in Mega Millions history since the game launched in 2002.
The jackpot has grown significantly since Mega Millions increased its ticket price from $2 to $5 in April 2025. While the higher price point has driven larger jackpots, it also came with improved odds for players. The chance of winning the g