Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots climb to highest levels of the year so far
Combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have surpassed $1 billion, marking the highest lottery prizes seen so far in 2026.
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The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are currently rising to their highest levels of the year. Coverage from outlets including WYFF and Yahoo confirms the combined value of these lotteries has climbed beyond $1 billion.
Reporting from USA Today and VVNG highlights specific activity surrounding the Mega Millions game, including the release of winning numbers for the July 24 drawing. A ticket valued at $7.3 million was reportedly sold at a Palmdale gas station.
Future developments depend on upcoming drawing results. Coverage does not yet specify whether the current jackpots will be claimed or if they will continue to roll over into subsequent games.
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Quick answers
How high are the current jackpots?
The combined value of the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots has exceeded $1 billion.
Was there a recent Mega Millions winner?
Coverage indicates a ticket worth $7.3 million was sold at a gas station in Palmdale.
When were the most recent Mega Millions numbers released?
The winning numbers for the $743 million Mega Millions jackpot were released on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Coverage (6)
- Mega Millions jackpot soars to $800M — tenth-largest prize in history New York Post · 16h ago
- Mega Millions: Good Day LA kids say what they would do if they won a billion dollars FOX 11 Los Angeles · 16h ago
- Big lottery weekend: Combined Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots surpass $1 billion Yahoo · 16h ago
- Mega Millions Ticket Worth $7.3 Million Sold At Palmdale Gas Station VVNG · 16h ago
- Mega Millions $743M jackpot winning numbers for Friday, July 24 USA Today · 16h ago
- Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots climb to highest levels of the year so far WYFF · 16h ago broke it first
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