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Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $438 million for tonight’s drawing

February 24, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:43 PM
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The Mega Millions jackpot continues to build momentum as it now stands at $438 million for Tuesday’s drawing.

A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $438 million jackpot as an annuity or $203.1 million in cash.

While the jackpot grows, players are taking home other prizes playing Mega Millions. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing saw a lucky player in North Carolina match four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $30,000. The winning ticket came from Carlton’s Tanglewood on Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Friday’s win makes it four of the last five Mega Millions drawings with at least a $20,000 win in North Carolina.

Mega Millions players also benefit education in the state as the current jackpot run has raised an estimated $7.3 million for education programs in North Carolina.

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million.

Players can buy Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.eaglebackflow.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

 


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2/25/2026 12:27 - Brent W.

Congratulations to the Winner ?? I’ve spent $50 playing that game $0.50 per play, then take one night off and somebody wins the Jackpot

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