Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $542 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $542 million, sparking widespread interest and speculation.
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Coverage does not yet specify if a winner has been announced. Coverage from WKYC, USA Today, Lansing State Journal, NC Education Lottery, KUSA.com and Forbes focuses on the jackpot amount and the potential after-tax winnings.
WKYC and KUSA.com report on the results of previous drawings. Watch for announcements regarding the winner of the $542 million jackpot.
Coverage does not yet specify the date of the next drawing.
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Quick answers
What is the current Mega Millions jackpot?
The current Mega Millions jackpot is $542 million.
Has a winner been announced for the $542 million jackpot?
Coverage does not yet specify if a winner has been announced.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Coverage does not yet specify the date of the next drawing.
Coverage (7)
- Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $511 million jackpot on June 30, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio WKYC · 7h ago
- Mega Millions jackpot reaches $511M ahead of Tuesday's June 30 drawing USA Today · 7h ago
- Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $489 million jackpot on June 26, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio WKYC · 7h ago
- More than $500 million in Mega Millions jackpot. Did anyone win? Lansing State Journal · 7h ago
- Mega Millions jackpot tops half a billion as Powerball nears $400 million NC Education Lottery · 7h ago
- Mega Millions results for Tuesday, June 30: Did anyone win the $511 million jackpot? KUSA.com · 7h ago
- Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $542 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes Forbes · 7h ago
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