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Monday, February 23, 2026

Mega Millions Tuesday drawing yields 13-24-41-42-70 with Mega Ball 18; jackpot $451 million

Tuesday night’s Mega Millions numbers and an estimated $451 million jackpot highlighted the latest lottery draw, with Megaplier not listed in the notes.

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Mega Millions Tuesday drawing yields 13-24-41-42-70 with Mega Ball 18; jackpot $451 million

The Mega Millions drawing Tuesday evening produced five white-ball numbers — 13, 24, 41, 42 and 70 — and Mega Ball 18, according to the Associated Press.

Megaplier value was not provided in the notes accompanying the AP report.

The estimated jackpot for Tuesday's draw was $451 million. The jackpot figure is the prize promoted by lottery operators before any taxes or deductions are applied, and the actual payout would depend on the winner's chosen payment option.

ABC News, carrying the AP report, noted the numbers and the prize amount. For more lottery results, Jackpot.com provides a rolling tally of draws.

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Drawings are held twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, as part of Mega Millions' regular schedule. Large jackpots in recent years have driven broad public interest and spurred ticket sales across participating states. Players are encouraged to verify results through official lottery sites or trusted aggregators and to play responsibly.

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