Mega Millions winning numbers for April 7 drawing: $100M jackpot

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAYWed, April 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTC

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The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb ahead of Tuesday's April drawing, now reaching $100 million or $44.7 million if taken as a lump‑sum cash payout.

The drawing comes just one day after Powerball produced its third jackpot winner of 2026 after a lucky player in Delaware matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in Monday’s April 6 drawing, winning the $231 million grand prize, according to Powerball’s website.

With only hours to go before the latest Mega Millions drawing, here’s what to know.

Lottery tickets for the Mega Millions lottery are purchased from a liquor store where winning tickets have been sold on December 27, 2024 in Hawthorne, California.What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 4/7/2026?

USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for Tuesday’s Mega Millions lottery after the drawing at 11 p.m. ET

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When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, April 10, at 11 p.m. ET.

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Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots -

$1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 (Florida)

$1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 (South Carolina)

$1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 (Maine)

$1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 (Illinois)

$1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 (California)

$1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 (New Jersey)

$1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 (Michigan)

$983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 (Georgia)

$810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 (Texas)

$656 million on March 30, 2012 (Illinois, Kansas and Maryland)

1 / 0See Powerball and Mega Millions winners who hit the jackpotTennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Paul, left, walks with an excited Janis Goodwin, middle and Frances Davenport as they prepare to pick up their million-dollar Powerball check at the lottery headquarters in Nashville on Oct. 3, 2005.

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What is Mega Millions?

Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tickets cost $5, and players select five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball), or choose a Quick Pick/Easy Pick, which randomly generates numbers.

To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all six numbers. If multiple players hit the jackpot, the prize is split.

How to play the Mega Millions

Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. Some states also allow online purchases.

Players choose five white balls (1–70) and one Mega Ball (1–24). Those who prefer not to pick their own numbers can opt for a Quick Pick, letting the computer choose randomly.

Mega Millions tickets include a built‑in multiplier, which increases non‑jackpot prizes.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

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