Mega Millions Jackpot Listed at $403 Million for Oct. 16 Drawing
Lottery players have a chance at major jackpots this weekend, starting with a $403 million Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Cleveland Akron, OH, October 15, 2026 —
A Mega Millions drawing with a listed jackpot of $403 million is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, according to the available summary. The drawing is described as the start of a weekend in which lottery players have a chance at major jackpots.
The summary does not identify any other lottery games or jackpot amounts for the weekend. It also does not specify where tickets are available, when ticket sales close, or whether the $403 million figure refers to a particular payout option. Those details were not provided.
No information was included about the drawing’s results, a winning ticket, or what may happen to the jackpot after the drawing. The summary likewise does not name any lottery officials or provide additional details about the schedule.
As presented, the confirmed information is limited to the Mega Millions game, the stated $403 million jackpot and the Oct. 16, 2026, drawing date. The reference to other major jackpots does not include enough detail to identify additional games or amounts. Any further specifics about the weekend’s lottery schedule were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Cliff Pinckard on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
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