US Lottery Results
Powerball and Mega Millions — latest winning numbers, every drawing back to 2010, frequency stats and number generators in one place.
- Jun 20, 20261620444850+15
- Jun 17, 20260326495361+12
- Jun 15, 20262555576062+23
- Jun 13, 20260313445053+02
- Jun 10, 20261231386066+14
- Jun 19, 20261316212650+12
- Jun 16, 20261220536770+12
- Jun 12, 20260917243951+03
- Jun 9, 20260930363840+03
- Jun 5, 20261330505266+02
About these results
Winning numbers are sourced from the New York State open data portal (data.ny.gov), the official records from the New York Lottery feed. Numbers are updated after every drawing.
For informational purposes only. Always verify winning numbers with the official Powerball or Mega Millions website before claiming any prize.
How Powerball and Mega Millions draws work
In both games a player selects a set of main numbers plus one special ball — the red Powerball or the gold Mega Ball — which is drawn from a separate pool. At each scheduled drawing the numbers are pulled at random, so every combination is just as likely to come up as any other. Matching all of the main numbers together with the special ball wins the jackpot; smaller prizes go to partial matches.
Because each drawing is independent, past results have no bearing on what comes next. There is no such thing as a number that is "due," and no pattern, statistic, or generator can predict a future draw or improve the odds of winning, which for the jackpot are extremely low. The frequency charts on this site are a historical record only — they describe what has already happened, not what will.
A jackpot winner also chooses how to be paid: a lump sum, which is a single smaller cash amount paid immediately, or an annuity, which spreads larger payments over many years. The better choice depends entirely on a winner's own circumstances, so it is worth talking to a qualified financial professional rather than deciding under pressure.
Odds and what a ticket is really worth
Here are the exact published odds for every prize tier — the numbers most sites send you elsewhere to find. Below them is the part the official sites leave out: what those odds mean for the value of a ticket.
Powerball — $2 per play
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 white | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,053.52 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129.18 |
| 4 white | $100 | 1 in 36,525.17 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494.11 |
| 3 white | $7 | 1 in 579.76 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701.33 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 91.98 |
| Powerball only | $4 | 1 in 38.32 |
Overall odds of winning any prize: about 1 in 24.87.
Mega Millions — $5 per play
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 white | $2,000,000 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000 | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 white | $1,000 | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | $400 | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 white | $20 | 1 in 607 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | $20 | 1 in 665 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | $14 | 1 in 86 |
| Mega Ball only | $10 | 1 in 35 |
Overall odds of winning any prize: about 1 in 23. Prizes shown include the minimum 2× multiplier every ticket now carries; actual non-jackpot prizes can be higher (up to 10×).
The expected value of a Powerball ticket
Add up every fixed (non-jackpot) prize weighted by its odds and a $2 Powerball ticket returns about $0.32 on average from those prizes alone — before the jackpot. The jackpot only closes that gap once it is enormous: ignoring taxes and the chance of sharing the prize, the gross expected value of a ticket reaches its $2 price at a cash jackpot of roughly $490,933,824.
In reality the break-even point is far higher and rarely if ever crossed: a cash jackpot is taxed (federal withholding alone is 24%, and the top bracket is higher), and the biggest jackpots are the ones most likely to be split between multiple winners. After tax and the odds of a split, the expected value of a lottery ticket is negative at every jackpot size. That is the definition of a game of chance — it is entertainment, not an investment.
Odds and prizes verified 2026-06-16 against the official Powerball and Mega Millions prize charts. Expected value is computed from those figures; it is illustrative and not financial advice.
Lottery FAQ
- Can past numbers predict future draws?
- No. Every Powerball and Mega Millions drawing is an independent event — the balls have no memory of earlier results. A number that appeared last week is exactly as likely (or unlikely) as any other to appear next. Frequency charts and 'hot' or 'cold' number lists are useful for curiosity, but they cannot forecast a future draw or improve your odds.
- What is the difference between the lump sum and the annuity?
- Jackpot winners choose how they receive the prize. The annuity pays the full advertised jackpot in a series of annual installments spread over many years, while the lump sum (cash option) pays a single, smaller amount up front — the present-day cash value the lottery has set aside, before taxes. Neither option is universally 'better'; the right choice depends on a winner's tax situation and goals, which is why winners typically consult a financial professional.
- What are the odds of winning the jackpot?
- Extremely low — 1 in 292,201,338 for Powerball and 1 in 290,472,336 for Mega Millions. The overall odds of winning any prize are far better (about 1 in 25 for Powerball), but almost all of those wins are the small $4–$7 tiers. The full prize-tier odds for both games, plus what they mean for the expected value of a ticket, are in the 'Odds and what a ticket is really worth' section above.
- Where do these results come from?
- Winning numbers on this page are drawn from the New York State Open Data portal (data.ny.gov), which publishes the official New York Lottery feed for both games. Numbers are refreshed after each drawing. Before claiming any prize, always confirm the numbers against the official Powerball or Mega Millions website.
- Does a number generator improve my chances?
- No. A random number generator simply picks a combination for you; it has no insight into future draws and cannot raise your odds above those of any other ticket. The lottery is a game of chance, and no tool, pattern, or system changes that.
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For entertainment only — the lottery is a game of chance, not an investment. You must be 18 or older to play (21+ in some states). Each drawing is independent — past results don't change future odds, and no generator or system improves your chances of winning. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit ncpgambling.org.
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