The highest lottery jackpot today is $120 Million for Mega Millions. The drawing is tonight at 11:00 PM ET.
If no one wins, the Mega Millions jackpot will roll to an estimated $135 Million for Tuesday, April 21.
Mega Millions holds the highest lottery jackpot today by $45 million.
Today’s Top Lottery Jackpots – April 17, 2026
| Lottery | Jackpot Value | Draw Date | Cut-off Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Millions | $120 Million | April 17, 2026 | 10:45 PM |
| Powerball | $85 Million (Est.) | April 18, 2026 | 10:00 PM |
Latest Winning Numbers & Lottery Results
People searching “highest lottery jackpot today” also want last night’s lottery results. Here are the most recent winning numbers:
Mega Millions Winning Numbers – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
17 – 21 – 24 – 57 – 69 | Mega Ball: 12
Jackpot: $110M | Winners: 0 jackpot, 1 Match 5 $2M in NY
Powerball Winning Numbers – Wednesday, April 15, 2026
13 – 21 – 27 – 43 – 45 | Powerball: 26
Jackpot: $59M | Winners: 0 jackpot, 1 Match 5 $1M in CO
Check your tickets. Winning tickets expire 90 days to 1 year depending on state.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Odds, How to Play, Taxes
What are the odds of winning the highest lottery jackpot today?
Mega Millions odds: 1 in 302,575,350 for the jackpot. Match 5 odds: 1 in 12,607,306 for $1M. Overall odds of any prize: 1 in 24.
How to play Mega Millions: Pick 5 numbers from 1-70 and 1 Mega Ball from 1-25. Tickets are $5 and include automatic 2x-5x multiplier. Must be 18+ to play.
Mega Millions taxes on $120M jackpot:
• Cash option: $53.5M before taxes
• Federal withholding: 24% off the top = $12.84M
• State taxes: 0% to 8.82% depending on where you bought + live
• Annuity option: $120M paid over 29 years, ∼$4.14M per year before taxes
Powerball Jackpot: Current Prize & Next Draw
While Mega Millions has the highest lottery jackpot today, Powerball is next at $75 Million. The Powerball jackpot rolls if no one matches all 6 numbers.
Powerball drawing days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
Ticket cutoff: Usually 10:00 PM ET but varies by state. Check your local time.
Powerball odds: 1 in 292,201,338 for jackpot. Overall odds 1 in 24.87.
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FAQ: Highest Lottery Jackpot Today
1. Which lottery has the highest jackpot today?
Mega Millions has the highest lottery jackpot today at $120 million for the April 17, 2026 drawing.
2. What time is the drawing for the highest lottery jackpot today?
Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET every Tuesday and Friday. Cutoff to buy is 10:45 PM ET in most states.
3. How do I check lottery results for today?
Winning numbers are posted here within 30 minutes of the draw. You can also check official state lottery sites. We update lottery results every Tue/Fri/Sat/Mon/Wed.
4. Can non-US citizens win the highest lottery jackpot today?
Yes. You don’t need to be a U.S. citizen to buy a ticket or claim a prize. You must buy from a licensed retailer in a participating state and be 18+.
5. When will the next highest lottery jackpot today be over $500M?
Mega Millions jackpots hit $500M+ about 2-3 times per year on average. It depends on rollovers. The last $500M+ was March 10, 2026 at $533M.