The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $100 million for Tuesday night’s drawing, with a lump-sum cash option worth $42.8 million.

The prize has been rebuilding since a Florida player won an $800 million jackpot in July, one of the game’s largest prizes ever. Now, lottery players have another shot at a nine-figure payday when the winning numbers are drawn at 11 p.m. ET.

USA TODAY will post the results as soon as they’re available.

What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for Aug. 18, 2026?

USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing after the numbers are selected at 11 p.m. ET.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 p.m. ET.

Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots

• $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida
• $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina
• $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine
• $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois
• $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California
• $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey
• $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan
• $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia
• $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas
• $803 million on July 28, 2026 in Florida

How to play Mega Millions

Mega Millions tickets cost $5 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In some jurisdictions, tickets can also be purchased online.

Players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Those who prefer not to select their own numbers can ask for a Quick Pick (or Easy Pick), which lets a computer generate random selections.

Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X. Previously, players had to pay extra to add the Megaplier feature.

This story has been updated with new information.

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_.