Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $576,000,000; One ticket won the second prize

TX Mega Millions News and Payout for Friday, July 3rd, 2026 Drawing

Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery jackpot climbed to $576,000,000, because no player hit all five white ball numbers plus the Mega Ball number drawn Friday night. The cash option for Tuesday will be a projected $$253.9 million up for grab. Friday's $542,000,000 is the total grand prize amount - before taxes - if the prize is taken in annual installments. The winning numbers from Friday, July 3rd, 2026 drawing were 05-09-29-47-57 and the Mega Ball was 16, Megaplier was .

Although there was no jackpot winner Friday evening, Mega Millions had some huge winners. There was only one lucky winner correctly matched the first five white ball numbers but missed Mega Ball number, which won the second prize. The one second prize winning ticket(s) bought in won a quarter million dollar cash each.

In addition, 5 tickets matched 4 of the 5 lotto numbers, as well as the Mega Ball number. Those tickets are each worth $10,000. In addition, 242 tickets matched 4 of the 5 lotto numbers. Those tickets are each worth $500. 554 tickets matched 3 of the 5 lotto numbers, as well as the Mega Ball number. These tickets are also each worth $200.

With nine prize tiers, there were 676,678 winning tickets sold nationwide in the Friday, July 3rd, 2026 drawing.

Mega Millions lottery can be played in 43 states and D.C. It holds the record biggest jackpot in United States lottery history. About 50% of the Mega Millions sales goes back on the players through prizes. Roughly 15% goes to commission of retailers and lottery operating costs. Around 35% total sales is used in government services, education and charities in the member lottery states. To play, select 5 numbers from 1 to 70 then pick 1 Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Each play costs $1. In some states, players can choose to spend $1 extra to buy the Megaplier option, which multiplies the prizes 2 to 5 times but not grand prize. The minimum Mega Millions jackpot is $40 million. The annuity option is paid in 30 equal yearly payments. Winners may select one lump-sum cash payout option instead.

There were 62,480 Mega Millions winning tickets sold in the state of Texas. Find below the Texas Mega Millions prize payout highlights for the Friday, July 3rd, 2026's drawing.

• 14 ticket(s) matched 4 of 5 and won $500 each.
• 50 ticket(s) matched 3 of 5 + Megaball and won $200 each.
• 1226 ticket(s) matched 3 of 5 and won $10 each.
• 1106 ticket(s) matched 2 of 5 + Megaball and won $10 each.
• 8069 ticket(s) matched 1 of 5 + Megaball and won $4 each.
• 19819 ticket(s) matched Megaball Only and won $2 each.
• 30000 ticket(s) matched 4 of 5 + Megaball with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.
• 1500 ticket(s) matched 4 of 5 with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.
• 600 ticket(s) matched 3 of 5 + Megaball with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.
• 30 ticket(s) matched 3 of 5 with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.
• 30 ticket(s) matched 2 of 5 + Megaball with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.
• 21 ticket(s) matched 1 of 5 + Megaball with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.
• 15 ticket(s) matched Megaball Only with multiplier purchased and won $0 each.

U.S.A. MEGA Millions Payout 2026-07-03 Match Prize Amount # of Winners 5 of 5 + Megaball Jackpot 0 5 of 5   1 4 of 5 + Megaball   5 4 of 5   242 3 of 5 + Megaball   554 3 of 5   14,768 2 of 5 + Megaball   12,198 1 of 5 + Megaball   91,120 Megaball Only   219,451 Texas MEGA Millions Payout 2026-07-03 Match Prize Amount # of Winners 5 of 5 + Megaball Jackpot 0 5 of 5 $1,000,000.00 0 4 of 5 + Megaball $10,000.00 0 4 of 5 $500.00 14 3 of 5 + Megaball $200.00 50 3 of 5 $10.00 1,226 2 of 5 + Megaball $10.00 1,106 1 of 5 + Megaball $4.00 8,069 Megaball Only $2.00 19,819 With Megaplier Match Prize Amount # of Winners 5 of 5 Free Ticket 0 4 of 5 + Megaball Free Ticket 30,000 4 of 5 Free Ticket 1,500 3 of 5 + Megaball Free Ticket 600 3 of 5 Free Ticket 30 2 of 5 + Megaball Free Ticket 30 1 of 5 + Megaball Free Ticket 21 Megaball Only Free Ticket 15