Mega Millions began in 1996 in U.S.

$1.537 billion tops the list of highest jackpot, won in Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina

2. $1.337 billion in July 29, 2022, Illinois

3. $1.05 billion in Jan. 22, 2021, Michigan

4. $656 million in March 30, 2012 won by 3 tickets in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland

5. $648 million in Dec. 17, 2013 by two winners in California, Georgia

6. $543 million in July 24, 2018 in California

7. $536 million in July 8, 2016, Indiana

8. $533 million in March 30, 2018, New Jersey

9. $522 million in June 7, 2019,  California

10. $515 million in May 21, 2021, Pennsylvania