"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." By now, you've heard the news that the Mega Millions jackpot has reached the astronomical total of $1.25 billion. Before you spend time scheming about just how ...

Mega Millions tickets increased to $5 in April 2025. Have we had bigger jackpots since then? Top jackpots, and who won them, in the history of the game.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Mega Millions jackpot has gone unclaimed so far in 2026, growing to an impressive $533 million as of Monday, March 9. The ballooning number can certainly make the prospect of buying ...