The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $555 million ahead of the Friday, Nov. 13, drawing, with a cash option of $235.2 million.
If someone hits the jackpot Friday, the winner will have two choices: take the prize as a one-time lump-sum payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
The last Mega Millions jackpot was won July 28, when a Florida ticket hit an $800 million jackpot, with a cash value of $344.2 million. The winning ticket was sold at a Wawa in Bradenton, according to Florida Lottery officials.
With Friday night's drawing just hours away, here's what to know.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for Nov. 13, 2026?
USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions drawing after the numbers are selected at 11 p.m. ET.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
If no one
wins Friday's jackpot, the next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11 p.m. ET.
How to play the Mega Millions
Mega Millions tickets are sold at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and other lottery retailers. Some states also allow online purchases.
Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Don't want to pick your own? Ask for a Quick Pick, and the numbers will be generated for you.
Mega Millions tickets now come with a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay extra to add the Megaplier option.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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