Nobody hit Friday night, which means we're rolling into Tuesday with a $250 million Mega Millions jackpot. The dream stays alive, degenerates.

The Quick Hit

• What happened: No jackpot winner in Friday's drawing
• The damage: Jackpot climbs to $250 million ($113.5 million cash)
• Why you should care: Combined with Powerball, nearly half a billion in prizes this week
• The move: Drawing is Tuesday at 11 PM ET

Friday's Numbers (If You're Still Checking)

The winning numbers from January 16 were 2, 22, 33, 42, and 67, with Mega Ball 1. If you matched some but not all, check your ticket—the lower-tier prizes can still make your week.

Nobody matched all six numbers, so the jackpot grows. That's how this works. We keep feeding the machine until somebody's life changes forever.

The Arkansas Situation

Meanwhile, the Arkansas Powerball winner from Christmas Eve still hasn't claimed their $1.8 billion prize. It's been nearly a month since someone in the Natural State hit the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history, and they're still... just chilling, apparently.

If you're sitting on that ticket in your sock drawer, maybe make a call? Get a lawyer, a financial advisor, and maybe a therapist. That kind of money requires professional help.

Why $250M Is Still Worth Playing

Look, the odds of hitting Mega Millions are 1 in 302,575,350. That's astronomical. But someone eventually wins, and someone playing Tuesday could be that person.

The cash option at $113.5 million is what you'd actually take home before taxes. After federal and state taxes, you're looking at somewhere around $65-75 million depending on your state. That's generational wealth from a $2 ticket.

Is it smart money management? Absolutely not. Is it fun to dream for 72 hours? Absolutely yes.

Powerball Update

Powerball sits at $193 million after no winner Saturday. Between the two games, there's about $443 million in jackpots up for grabs this week.

The combined jackpots haven't been this high since before the Arkansas winner reset Powerball. If you're going to play, this is as good a time as any to throw a few bucks at destiny.

The Drawing Details

Mega Millions Drawing

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2026
• Time: 11:00 PM ET
• Jackpot: $250 million (cash option $113.5 million)
• Where to Watch: Your state lottery website or local news

Tickets must be purchased before cutoff times, which vary by state. Don't be that person who shows up at 10:59 PM trying to buy.

The Bottom Line

A quarter billion dollars is up for grabs Tuesday night. The odds are stupid. The taxes are brutal. The dream is intoxicating.

Two bucks lets you play. What you do with that fantasy between now and the drawing is between you and your overactive imagination. Go nuts.