$395M Mega Millions Leads the Money Parade — Powerball at $155M in Monday’s Results

• ⚡ US Major Lotteries Quick Report & Payout Info
• Winning Numbers: Powerball 16-18-19-56-58 + PB 6; Mega Millions 34-40-49-59-68 + MB 1; Lotto America 1-7-18-36-40 + Star Ball 3.
• Jackpot Status: Not confirmed in the data feed
• Drawing Time: Varies by game — check the official lottery site.
• Payout Info: Prize tiers vary — see official rules; below is pattern analysis.
• TrendPick AI Insight: High-number gravity showed up hard in the big two draws, while Lotto America kept one foot in the low end.

For Monday, February 16, 2026, the US Major Lotteries results were: Powerball (16-18-19-56-58 + Powerball 6), Mega Millions (34-40-49-59-68 + Mega Ball 1), and Lotto America (1-7-18-36-40 + Star Ball 3). The listed jackpot amounts in the feed were $155 million for Powerball, $395 million for Mega Millions, and $15.5 million for Lotto America. Jackpot status: not confirmed in the data feed.

Powerball visual: 1618195658+ Powerball:6

Mega Millions visual: 3440495968+ Mega Ball:1

Lotto America visual: 17183640+ Star Ball:3

US Major Lotteries lottery results – Monday, February 16, 2026

Let’s talk money first, because that’s why we’re all here pretending we “love the math.” Mega Millions strutted in with a $395 million advertised jackpot, Powerball followed with $155 million, and Lotto America brought a still-respectable $15.5 million—the kind of sum that won’t buy a private island, but could absolutely buy you a lifetime supply of guacamole (inflation-adjusted, maybe not).

One important fine-print moment before you sprint to the claim center: the feed lists jackpot amounts, not whether anyone won them. So: Jackpot status: not confirmed in the feed. If you’re holding a lucky ticket, the only opinion that matters is the official lottery site (and the validation machine that either sings or sighs).

Powerball and Mega Millions results

Powerball: 16-18-19-56-58 + Powerball: 6 (Jackpot listed: $155 Million). This draw leaned heavily into the upper zip code: two numbers in the teens, then a leap straight to 56 and 58—like your budget from “home-cooked dinner” to “oops, tasting menu.” The sum landed at 167, which is a sturdy middle-high total, and the odd/even split went 1 odd, 4 even. Even numbers were basically running the meeting.

Mega Millions: 34-40-49-59-68 + Mega Ball: 1 (Jackpot listed: $395 Million). If you felt a breeze, it was the low numbers leaving the room. With a hefty sum of 250, this is a high-total draw dominated by 40s, 50s, and a 68 flex at the end. The Mega Ball being 1 is the comic relief: the tiny bouncer at the door of a very expensive club.

The **TrendPick AI Engine** detected a strong “high-number gravity” pattern across the top-tier games, with both Powerball and Mega Millions stacking more weight in mid-to-high ranges rather than spreading evenly across low numbers.

Multi-State Lottery Families (Powerball, Mega Millions) – Pattern notes for Feb 16, 2026

Start with distribution: Powerball’s main set has 3 numbers under 20 (16, 18, 19) and 2 in the high 50s (56, 58). That mini-run of 18-19 counts as consecutive neighbors—always fun, and always a reminder that “rare” doesn’t mean “impossible.” The range of 42 confirms it wasn’t a tight bunch; it was more like a road trip with two separate hotel stops.

Mega Millions, meanwhile, is a clean climb with no repeats and no consecutive pairs, but it’s undeniably top-heavy: 34 to 68 with a range of 34. Also, three of the five main numbers are 49, 59, 68—not a pattern you can bank on, but it’s the kind of lineup that makes spreadsheet people whisper, “interesting.”

Practical take: if you’re eyeing a cash lump sum daydream, remember the odds don’t care about vibes. They don’t care about your “birthday system,” either. Your best bet is simply to play within budget and understand the prize tier ladders—because most winners (when they happen) are living in the lower tiers, not the yacht brochure.

US Major Lotteries lottery results – Lotto America – Monday, February 16, 2026

Lotto America results + pattern analysis

Lotto America: 1-7-18-36-40 + Star Ball: 3 (Jackpot listed: $15.5 Million). This one actually remembered that low numbers exist. You’ve got 1 and 7 up front, then 18, then a jump to 36 and 40. The sum is 102, which reads low-to-balanced, and the odd/even split is 2 odd, 3 even—pretty standard behavior for a draw that’s trying not to make a scene.

The range clocks in at 39, so while the draw includes low digits, it still covers plenty of ground. No consecutive pairs here, but the presence of 18 does echo Powerball’s teen cluster—no predictive power, just a fun little coincidence to mention at the snack table.

How to sanity-check your ticket (and your expectations) – Feb 16, 2026

If you matched a couple numbers, check the official rules for each game’s prize tier structure—some prizes depend on the bonus ball (Powerball, Mega Ball, Star Ball), and payouts vary by jurisdiction. If you think you nailed something big, take a breath before you sprint to the claim center; sign the back of the ticket, store it safely, and verify with the official app or retailer validation.

Want to go beyond gut-feel and start tracking what you actually play? Analyze your strategy for the next draw with TrendPick AI for these games on NichebrAI—try the dedicated pages for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America. If you like comparing formats, you can also peek at other game analysis hubs like Texas Lotto or Florida Lotto—because variety is the spice of probability.

Responsible play note: Lottery games are for ages 18+ where legal. Set a budget, treat tickets as entertainment, and don’t chase losses—your bankroll deserves better than a bad odds romance.