The North Carolina lottery just got bigger. The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $385 million after no winner claimed the $366 million prize on Tuesday, February 10. Your chance to win starts tonight.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Tonight’s Jackpot: $385 million annuity or $174.2 million cash
- Next Drawing: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET
- Winning Numbers (Feb 10): 5, 25, 30, 36, 68, Mega Ball 6
- Odds of Winning: 1 in 290 million for the jackpot
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No ticket holder matched all six numbers on Tuesday evening. The $366 million prize rolled forward to Friday’s drawing. North Carolina players still found success elsewhere, though.
One online player in Beaufort matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball to win $20,000. The NC Education Lottery confirmed this smaller but meaningful prize. This jackpot run has already raised nearly $6 million for education programs statewide.
How to Play and Win the Mega Millions
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To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls plus the yellow Mega Ball. Tickets cost just $2. Numbers range from 1-70 for white balls and 1-25 for the Mega Ball.
Prize options matter for jackpot winners. Taking the annuity spreads payments over thirty years. Choosing the cash option provides immediate funds but at a reduced amount. Tonight’s winner could claim $385 million as annuity or $174.2 million lump sum.
Prize Breakdown and Winning Strategy
The Mega Millions game offers nine ways to win, not just the jackpot. Matching three or four numbers with the Mega Ball still yields prizes. Match 5 white balls without the Mega Ball, and you win $1 million.
| Match | Prize |
| 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot (starting $40M) |
| 5 White Balls | $1,000,000 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000 |
| 4 White Balls | $500 |
“The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million.”
— NC Education Lottery, Official Statement
Where North Carolina Lottery Players Can Buy Tickets
Tickets available at any lottery retail location across North Carolina. Online Play through www.nclottery.com makes purchasing convenient from home. The NC Lottery Official Mobile App lets players buy, manage, and scan tickets instantly.
Drawings happen twice weekly, on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Tonight’s drawing closes at 9 p.m. ET. Results post immediately after the drawing concludes. Check tickets through the lottery website or app right away.
Will You Be North Carolina’s Next Big Lottery Winner?
The $385 million jackpot tonight could change one life forever. North Carolina has produced lottery winners before, including a $2 million Mega Millions winner just last month at a Sophia grocery store. Could tonight be your turn?
Remember, lottery funds support education in all 100 North Carolina counties. Every ticket bought contributes to schools, colleges, and learning programs. Play responsibly and check the Impact section on nclottery.com to see how lottery dollars benefit your community.
Sources
- NC Education Lottery – Official Mega Millions jackpot and prize information
- USA Today – February 10, 2026 Mega Millions winning numbers and results
- MegaMillions.com – Game rules, odds, and prize structures
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