The Mega Millions jackpot for the January 9 drawing is $199 million, with a cash value of $90.5 million. The winning numbers were 12-30-36-42-47 and the Mega Ball 16, but no one won the jackpot. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for January 13.
The jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing is now at 199 million with a cash value prize of 90.5 million. If someone were to get lucky on Friday Jan. 9 and win the jackpot theyll have two options take home a one-time lump-sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks each 5 larger than the previous year. Last year there were six different winners of the Mega Millions; the latest one happened on Dec. 2 in New Jersey where one player took home a 90 million jackpot. The winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday Jan. 9 2026 12-30-36-42-47 and the gold Mega Ball 16 No one won the jackpot or any of the biggest prizes. The jackpot now increases to 215 million. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 13 at 11 p.m. ET. Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs 5 and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy PickQuick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. In the event of multiple jackpot winners the jackpot prize will be shared. To play the Mega Millions you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at several locations including your local convenience store gas station or even grocery store. In some states Mega Millions tickets can be bought online. Once you have your ticket you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24. If youre feeling especially unlucky or dont want to go through the hassle of picking you can ask for a Quick Pick or an Easy Pick. These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you. Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier which increases non-jackpot prizes by two three four five or 10 times. Before players had to pay an extra dollar to add the Megaplier. Mega Millions tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network in these U.S. states and territories Arizona Arkansas Colorado Idaho Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oregon Puerto Rico Washington D.C. and West Virginia. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18 21 in AZ and 19 in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visitjackpocket.comtos for full terms. (This story has been updated with new information.) Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantesgannett.com and follow him on X fern_cerv_