The five other largest Mega Millions jackpots eclipsed $1 billion, including a $1.6 billion jackpot—the third-largest lottery prize ever in the U.S.—won last year. Big Number 16.2 million.

T he Mega Millions lottery jackpot just hit $1 billion for the sixth time ever, and residents across Alabama flooded into Tennessee and other lottery states just for the chance to win big.

Oct. 23, 2018: $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot, a single ticket won in South Carolina. Jan. 22, 2021: $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot, a single ticket won in Michigan. July 29, 2022: $1. ...