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Mega Millions jackpot nears $400 million for tonight’s drawing

February 17, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:33 AM
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The Mega Millions jackpot keeps on climbing as it stands at $395 million for Tuesday’s drawing.

A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $395 million jackpot as an annuity or $183.3 million in cash.

While the jackpot grows, players are taking home other prizes playing Mega Millions. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing saw a lucky player in North Carolina match four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $40,000. The winning ticket came from Online Play in Wake Forest.

Mega Millions players also benefit education in the state as the current jackpot run has raised an estimated $6.5 million for education programs in North Carolina.

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million.

Players can buy Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

 


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