United States (multi-state)
Recorded Mega Millions jackpots — the advertised figure, the cash value where published, how many tickets shared it and where they were sold. Every entry carries its source.
Largest recorded
$1,602,000,000
2023-08-08
Records held
1
Jackpot type
pari mutuel
| Draw date | Advertised | Cash value | Winning tickets | Where sold | Rollovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-08 | $1,602,000,000 | $794,200,000 | 1 | Publix, Atlantic Boulevard, Neptune Beach, Florida | — |
The advertised figure is usually the annuity total, not a sum of money that exists. The cash column is what was actually available, and it typically runs at roughly half — before any tax. See what the advertised jackpot really means and how prize pools are split when more than one ticket matches.
Last verified: 2026-08-29