Mega Millions Results for July 21: 2X $2M CA, 3X $3M AZ Match 5 Winners

Mega Millions Winning Numbers for July 21

The winning numbers for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, were 25, 37, 59, 68, 70, with Mega Ball 10.

No jackpot winner was reported. The drawing carried an advertised jackpot of $707 million and an estimated cash value of $307.7 million.

Two Match 5 tickets won major prizes. A 2X ticket sold in California won $2 million, while a 3X ticket sold in Arizona won $3 million.

Verify the winning numbers on the official Mega Millions results page.

Mega Millions Jackpot Run: 36 Rollovers

The July 21 drawing was the 36th consecutive Mega Millions jackpot rollover. The current run began with a $50 million advertised jackpot for the March 20, 2026, drawing.

• The 36-rollover count covers completed drawings and does not include the upcoming drawing.
• After no jackpot winner was reported on July 21, the advertised prize rose from $707 million to an estimated $743 million for the July 24 drawing.

What the jackpot means before taxes

The next advertised jackpot is $743 million, with an estimated cash value of $323.4 million before taxes. The cash option is paid as a lump sum, while annuity payments are generally taxed as they are received.

Federal income tax is generally withheld at 24% on lottery winnings exceeding the applicable threshold. On a $323.4 million cash payout, the initial federal withholding would be approximately $77.6 million. However, that withholding is only an advance payment toward the winner’s federal tax bill and does not necessarily represent the final federal tax rate.

Using the 2026 federal income tax brackets for a single filer and treating the full $323.4 million as taxable income, the estimated federal income tax would be approximately $119.6 million. That is about $42 million more than the initial federal withholding. This simplified example does not account for deductions, credits, other income or individual tax circumstances.

This is not tax advice or a final payout estimate. The actual amount owed will depend on filing status, other income, deductions, credits, state and local taxes, residency rules and how the prize is claimed. Use the lottery tax calculator to estimate taxes by state before relying on any payout scenario.

Mega Millions jackpot history is shown through July 21, 2026, with completed drawing jackpot: $707M; next advertised jackpot: $743M.

Lottery Valley uses its jackpot archive for completed drawing history and shows the next advertised jackpot separately when available.

See full Mega Millions jackpot trends

Mega Millions Number History

Lottery Valley compared the five winning white balls and Mega Ball 10, which is tracked separately from the white-ball pool with 104 earlier drawings from the preceding 365 days. The visual below shows those prior appearances without treating them as a forecast.

Next Mega Millions Drawing: July 24

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. EDT.

• Advertised jackpot: $743 million
• Estimated cash value: $323.4 million

Ticket cutoff times vary by jurisdiction, so check the lottery where you buy tickets before the next drawing.

Mega Millions Ticket Check

Compare every line on your ticket with the official Mega Millions results page, then contact the lottery where you bought the ticket for prize and claim instructions.

Ticket-check steps

1. Compare the five main numbers against the official Mega Millions results.
2. Check the Mega Ball and Megaplier separately; those details can change lower-tier prizes.
3. Review every play line and every prize tier, not only the jackpot line.
4. Keep the ticket secure and check claim rules with the lottery where the ticket was bought. Lottery Valley is independent and cannot validate or pay prizes.
5. Use the lottery ticket checker as a comparison tool, then verify against official results.