Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $433 Million for Tonight's Drawing — Check the Numbers

The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $433 million for tonight's drawing — Friday, October 23 at 11 p.m. ET — with a cash option of $178.6 million. No ticket matched all six numbers on Tuesday, so the prize rolled up from $413 million. Tuesday's winning numbers were 13, 28, 33, 35 and 48, with the Mega Ball 3.

Key Facts

  • Tonight's jackpot: $433 million (annuity), cash option $178.6 million
  • Drawing time: Friday, October 23, 11:00 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday's numbers: 13, 28, 33, 35, 48 — Mega Ball 3
  • Tuesday's other winners: no Match-5 winners; six tickets matched 4 + Mega Ball for $20,000–$50,000 depending on the built-in multiplier
  • Ticket price: $5 per play, with a multiplier (2x–10x) included on every ticket
  • Odds of the jackpot: 1 in 290.5 million

Why is everyone talking about Mega Millions tonight?

Two giant jackpots are peaking in the same weekend. While Mega Millions offers $433 million tonight, Powerball's Saturday prize has climbed even higher, to $674 million. Combined, Americans will play for more than $1.1 billion across 48 hours — the kind of weekend that sends ticket sales, and office pools, into overdrive.

How do you play Mega Millions?

Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24. Every $5 ticket automatically carries a multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x that boosts all non-jackpot prizes. There are nine ways to win, starting from $10, and matching only the Mega Ball already returns a prize. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday.

What time should you buy your ticket?

Sales cut-offs vary by state, typically an hour or more before the 11 p.m. ET draw. Friday-evening queues grow fast on jackpot nights like this, so lottery officials advise buying during the day rather than at the last minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did anyone win Mega Millions on Tuesday, October 20?

No. The jackpot rolled from $413 million to $433 million, and there were not even any Match-5 (five white balls) winners on Tuesday.

How much would tonight's winner actually take home?

The lump-sum cash option is $178.6 million before taxes. The $433 million figure is the annuity paid in annual instalments over 30 years.

When are Mega Millions numbers drawn?

Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Results are posted on the Mega Millions website and state lottery sites right after the draw.

Lottery results reported here are unofficial — always confirm with your state lottery. Please play responsibly.

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