On the night of February 10, 2026, lottery enthusiasts across the United States tuned in eagerly, clutching their tickets and hoping for a life-changing moment. The Mega Millions drawing, one of the country’s most widely played lottery games, offered an eye-popping estimated jackpot of $366 million, with a cash option of $165.6 million. As the numbers were revealed—5, 25, 30, 36, 68, and a Mega Ball of 6—millions checked their tickets with bated breath. But as the dust settled, it became clear: no one had matched all six numbers to claim the grand prize. The jackpot, once again, would roll over, growing ever larger and stoking the dreams of would-be millionaires for another week.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the absence of a jackpot winner means the next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, February 13, 2026, promising even more excitement and a swelling prize pool. Drawings for Mega Millions occur twice weekly, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time (or 10 p.m. Central, depending on your location), and tickets can be purchased up until shortly before the draw—10:45 p.m. in Michigan, for example.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Mega Millions is straightforward but tantalizingly difficult to win. Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). There’s also an Easy Pick or Quick Pick option for those who prefer to leave their fate to chance. The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball? A staggering 1 in 290,472,336—making the jackpot a rare and coveted prize indeed.
As reported by USA TODAY Network and the Florida Lottery, a single Mega Millions ticket costs $5, and each play now comes with a built-in multiplier, automatically included. This multiplier, randomly assigned at purchase, can increase non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, five, or even ten times, adding a fun twist for those who match fewer numbers. The prize tiers are varied: matching just the Mega Ball can win you between $10 and $50, while matching five white balls (but not the Mega Ball) can score you prizes from $2 million up to $10 million, depending on the multiplier.
For the February 10 drawing, the Mega Millions numbers were consistent across all participating states. In Florida, West Virginia, and Michigan, the winning combination was 5, 25, 30, 36, 68, with the Mega Ball 6. Despite the uniformity of the numbers, no ticket nationwide matched all six, meaning the jackpot will continue to grow. This is not an unusual occurrence; as megamiilions.com notes, jackpots can roll over for weeks or even months, leading to some of the largest payouts in American lottery history. For context, the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever was $1.602 billion, won in Florida on August 8, 2023.
Other lottery games also saw action on February 10. In Florida, the Jackpot Triple Play numbers were 05, 10, 12, 37, 39, and 42. For Cash4Life, the winning numbers were 26, 34, 39, 41, 53, with a Cash Ball of 01. The daily Fantasy 5 produced two sets of winners: midday numbers were 11, 15, 18, 30, 35, and evening numbers were 12, 14, 27, 29, 33. Florida’s Cash Pop offered up a spread of numbers throughout the day, with 08 drawn for both the morning and matinee, 05 for the afternoon, 02 for the evening, and 13 for late night.
Meanwhile, West Virginia players had their own draws to look forward to. The state’s Daily 3 numbers were 6, 4, 1, and Daily 4 came up as 0, 7, 5, 2. The Cash 25 game, another local favorite, drew 02, 10, 16, 18, 21, and 24. These regional games offer more frequent (if smaller) payouts, and, as with Mega Millions, tickets are available at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. In some states, you can even purchase tickets online through digital couriers like Jackpocket, which has become the official lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network in many states.
For those lucky enough to win, the process of claiming a prize varies depending on the amount. In Florida, prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized retailer or district office. For prizes between $600 and $1 million, winners must visit a district office in person. Larger prizes—those over $1 million or with an annual payment option—require a trip to Florida Lottery headquarters. Notably, Mega Millions and Powerball prizes can be claimed at any district office, regardless of size. If the prize is $250,000 or less, winners may also claim by mail, provided they send in the required documentation.
But here’s a crucial detail: Florida law mandates public disclosure of lottery winners. This means that if your numbers come up, your full name, city of residence, the game you won, date of your win, amount won, and the location where you bought your ticket all become public record. It’s a policy designed to promote transparency, but one that has sparked debate about privacy and safety for major winners.
So, what happens if you do hit the Mega Millions jackpot? Winners are faced with a choice: take the annuity, which is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, each increasing by 5%, or opt for a one-time, lump-sum cash payment. As the Mega Millions website explains, "This helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation." If there are multiple winners in the same draw, the jackpot is split equally among all winning tickets.
For the February 10, 2026, drawing, the anticipation was palpable, but the jackpot remains unclaimed. As the next drawing approaches, the prize will only grow, fueling the dreams of countless Americans who, for a few dollars, imagine themselves as the next big winner. The allure of the lottery, with its tantalizing odds and massive payouts, continues to captivate the nation. Whether you play for fun, hope, or the thrill of possibility, the next drawing is just around the corner. Will the next ticket be yours?
For now, the numbers are in, the stakes are higher, and the dream lives on—at least until Friday night, when fortune’s wheel spins again.