Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $533 Million for March 10 Drawing The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for the Tuesday, March 10, 2026, drawing reached an estimated $533 million, with a cash option of $244.2 million, according to the Mega Millions website. This marks the latest jackpot amount before the drawing, which will reveal the winning numbers after 11 p.m. ET. The previous Mega Millions jackpot was claimed by a player in New Jersey, who won $90 million on December 2, 2025. The Powerball jackpot, meanwhile, stands at $58 million with a cash option of $26.8 million, as reported by the Powerball website. Winners of the Mega Millions can claim their prizes through the official lottery channels, with the option to remain anonymous in states like New Jersey, where a law signed by Governor Phil Murphy allows winners to protect their identities. Players can participate in the Mega Millions by selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball. The cost of a ticket is $5, which includes a multiplier that can increase potential prizes up to 10 times the original amount, except for the jackpot. Quick Pick options are also available for players who prefer the lottery to generate their numbers. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 290,472,336-to-1, making it one of the least likely outcomes in the lottery. However, smaller prizes are available for matching fewer numbers, with a minimum of $10 for matching just the Mega Ball. Players can win up to $2 million for matching all five white balls, excluding California. Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. States such as Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not offer the game.#new_jersey #powerball #mega_millions #jackpocket #phil_murphy
