Mega Millions winning numbers for May 12 drawing
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- The Mega Millions jackpot for the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 drawing has reached $232 million, with a cash value of $103.8 million, offering winners a choice between a lump-sum payment or annual increasing payments.
- The winning numbers for the May 12 drawing are 17, 32, 35, 40, 47, with the Mega Ball number 17; the next drawing is scheduled for Friday, May 15, at 11 p.m. ET.
- Mega Millions is played in 45 states, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with tickets costing $5 and players selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 plus one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24, or opting for a Quick Pick.
- Recent jackpot history includes two winners in 2026, with the latest $60 million prize won on St. Patrick’s Day in Ohio; the largest Mega Millions jackpot was $1.602 billion in Florida in August 2023.
- Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier feature that boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2x to 10x without an additional fee, enhancing players' potential winnings.