Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $321 Million

Lottery results pages covered the Sept. 29, 2026, Mega Millions drawings in New Mexico, Washington, California, Oregon and Tennessee; the supplied excerpts did not include the winning numbers. No ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s $300 million drawing, raising the estimated jackpot to $321 million for Friday, Oct. 2, with a $131.1 million cash option. The jackpot was last won July 28 by a Florida ticket that claimed about $800 million. Separately, Susan Thede won $7,326,643 in California after matching five numbers in the July 21 drawing, missing only the Mega Ball; lottery officials cautioned that legitimate prize claims do not require a fee. Washington and Tennessee articles also explained how winners could claim prizes, including retailer redemption limits and additional steps for larger prizes.