Study Predicts ‘Luckiest’ Mega Millions Numbers Ahead of Tuesday’s $800 Million Drawing

(KMDL-FM) Tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game will hold its first of two scheduled drawings for the week. The jackpot for Mega Millions is estimated to be $800 million. Action Network is a website and App that focuses its energy and effort on gaming and games of chance. They have studied Mega Millions and have published what they believe are the "luckiest" Mega Millions numbers you can play.

What Are the Luckiest Numbers to Play in the Mega Millions Lottery Game?

The term "luckiest" certainly is open for interpretation, but for our purposes, let's say "luckiest" equals winning because I think I would feel luckier playing a ticket with winning numbers than I would playing a ticket that cost me part of my bankroll.

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The reason why you might be interested in picking lucky numbers for the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game is the fact that the jackpot is now $800 million. That figure represents the 10th largest jackpot in the game's history.  By the way, we are speaking of the annuitized jackpot; the cash payout for a win on Tuesday is estimated to be $344.2 million.

To win the Mega Millions jackpot, a player would need to match all five of the white ball numbers and the single gold Mega Ball number. The white balls are numbered 1 to 70, and the gold Mega Balls are numbered 1 to 24. The cost to play Mega Millions is $5.

How Much Does it Cost to Play Mega Millions and Powerball in Louisiana?

The cost to play Mega Millions is $5. Compared to Powerball, it's "expensive," but you do get something in Mega Millions you don't have to pay for in Powerball. In Powerball, to have a multiplier on your ticket, you have to spend an extra dollar for Power Play. In Mega Millions, the multiplier is already assigned to your ticket.

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The Mega Millions multipliers also apply to Match 5 Million wins. For example, if you matched all five of the white balls in Mega Millions, your assigned multiplier would be included. If the multiplier were "5," you'd win $5 million. In Powerball, a Match 5 Million winner with Power Play will only mean a win of $2 million.

These Are The Luckiest Lottery Numbers for Mega Millions

According to the Action Network, the numbers that you want to play on Tuesday should include these.  The numbers 21 and 61 hit more often than any other numbers. Both of those numbers show up in 23% of drawings. Then come 64, 28, 23, and 27, all hit "above average" compared to other numbers.

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And if you happen to be Taylor Swift reading this, your lucky number 13 is the number that shows up the least according to the data presented by the Action Network.

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Personally, I have found that most jackpot winners have at least one "single-digit" number; that's just an observation. I don't have mountains of data to back up that assumption, but I figured it was worth sharing.

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As always, we remind you that all games of chance come with the risk of losing money. Mega Millions and lottery games fall into that category too. So, play with money you can afford to lose. If you have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (7867). The call is free, and the referrals to counseling are at no cost to you or your family.

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And in case those numbers don't work out for you, you and your dearly beloved can still have a wonderful evening out. We suggest you visit these places.