Mega Millions Results for Feb 17, 2026: Jackpot Remains Unclaimed
The Mega Millions results for February 17, 2026, revealed an estimated jackpot of $395 million, with no one claiming the prize. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 37, 44, 52, and 63, while the Mega Ball was 14. As no winner emerged from this drawing, excitement builds for the next Mega Millions event scheduled for February 20, 2026.
Mega Millions Drawing Details
Mega Millions drawings occur twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday, at 11 p.m. Players can buy tickets until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the drawing. A ticket costs $5.
How to Play Mega Millions
Players select six numbers from two pools: five white balls ranging from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24. For convenience, participants can also opt for the Easy Pick or Quick Pick option.
Prize Structure
Mega Millions offers various prize tiers, including:
- Jackpot: Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $2 million – $10 million: Match 5 White Balls
- $20,000 – $100,000: Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $1,000 – $5,000: Match 4 White Balls
- $400 – $2,000: Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $20 – $100: Match 3 White Balls
- $20 – $100: Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $14 – $70: Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball
- $10 – $50: Match only Mega Ball
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336. The game structure encourages participation, offering smaller prizes for various combinations.
Winning the Jackpot
Winners have the option of receiving their prize as a lump-sum cash payment or through an annuity, which consists of one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year. This method helps shield winners’ purchasing power against inflation.
For the latest Mega Millions results and updates, players can visit the Michigan Lottery website or watch the drawings streamed online.
