$458 Million Mega Millions leads the money chase — here are Tuesday’s US Major Lotteries results (Feb. 24, 2026)

• ⚡ US Major Lotteries Quick Report & Payout Info
• Winning Numbers: Powerball 5-11-23-29-47 + PB 6; Mega Millions 12-39-43-49-55 + MB 23; Lotto America 2-13-43-46-49 + Star Ball 8.
• 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: Two games leaned heavily high-number territory, while one draw went ultra-odd with a clean 5/0 split.

US Major Lotteries results for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 are in for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America. The posted jackpots in the feed were $218 Million (Powerball), $458 Million (Mega Millions), and $16.27 Million (Lotto America), but jackpot status is not confirmed in the feed. Below, you’ll find the winning numbers plus a quick pattern breakdown to help you sanity-check your ticket before you head to the claim center.

US Major Lotteries lottery results – Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Powerball and Mega Millions results

Powerball (Jackpot shown: $218 Million):

511232947+ Powerball:6

Mega Millions (Jackpot shown: $458 Million):

1239434955+ Mega Ball:23

Lotto America (Jackpot shown: $16.27 Million):

213434649+ Star Ball:8

US Major Lotteries pattern watch – Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America (Feb. 24, 2026)

Let’s talk about what your eyes already suspect when you scan these lines: tonight’s set was not “all low” and it was not “all one clump.” This was spread-out, big-map coverage—exactly the kind of distribution that makes players double-check the slip, then double-check it again.

Powerball (Feb. 24, 2026): odd-heavy heat and a sneaky low anchor

Powerball’s main balls—5, 11, 23, 29, 47—came in as a pure odd parade. Five odds, zero evens on the white balls, with the Powerball itself landing on an even 6. That 5/0 main-line split is the headline in the math corner: it’s not “impossible,” but it’s the kind of shape that feels rare because most draws mix parity more evenly.

There’s also a clear ladder upward: low single-digit (5), low teens (11), then 20s (23, 29), and a late jump to 47. No consecutive numbers, no tight pair like 23-24, and no heavy clustering in the 30s or 40s beyond the final 47. The **TrendPick AI Engine** detected a “step-up distribution,” where numbers climb across decades rather than stacking in one band—useful if you’re comparing how your lucky ticket lines usually look.

Mega Millions (Feb. 24, 2026): the high-end crowd shows up

If you’re the player who swears the “top of the board” comes alive when the jackpot feels like life-changing money, Mega Millions just fed that narrative. The main balls—12, 39, 43, 49, 55—are weighted to the high side, and the sum (198) reflects it. Four of the five white balls sit at 39 or higher, and the range (43) signals wide coverage rather than a compact cluster.

Parity-wise it’s a familiar look: four odds and one even (12). And while there are no back-to-back consecutive hits, there is a tight neighborhood in the 40s with 43 and 49 sitting in the same decade. The Mega Ball at 23 keeps the “special ball” in a mid-range pocket—again, nothing to suggest a one-zone pileup.

Cross-game connections – US Major Lotteries (Feb. 24, 2026)

Repeat numbers and shared neighborhoods

Here’s what jumps off the page across the cluster: 43 appears twice—Mega Millions has 43, and Lotto America also has 43. That’s the only direct repeat in the main-number sets, but it’s a notable one because it lands in that popular mid-high decade players love to circle.

Also worth clocking: both Mega Millions and Lotto America spend serious time in the 40s (Mega: 43, 49; Lotto America: 43, 46, 49). That doesn’t change the odds for your next ticket—random is random—but it does tell you tonight’s overall “number weather” favored the upper half.

Low vs. high distribution: one draw stayed grounded, two went upscale

Powerball anchored itself with a 5 and 11 before taking off. Mega Millions and Lotto America, meanwhile, were more upscale: Lotto America had three numbers in the 40s, and Mega Millions finished with a 55—always a crowd-stopper. If you’re tracking how your picks “feel,” note that none of these draws were dominated by 1–20. High numbers had the floor.

Cash lump sum talk, claim center basics, and next-step strategy (Feb. 24, 2026)

Remember: jackpots advertised in the feed are headline figures, and winners (if any—again, jackpot status: not confirmed in the feed) typically choose between annuity and a cash lump sum, depending on game rules and jurisdiction. Your actual payout depends on the prize tier you hit, whether you matched the special ball, and state tax rules. Before you run to a claim center, verify your ticket with the official lottery site or retailer terminal, and sign the back of the ticket if your state recommends it.

Want a smarter way to review patterns without pretending you can “beat” the odds? Analyze your strategy for the next draw with TrendPick AI for these games on NichebrAI—start with Powerball tools at https://nichebrai.com/powerball-pro/ and Mega Millions tools at https://nichebrai.com/megamillions-pro/. If Lotto America is your lane, you can dig deeper here: https://nichebrai.com/lotto-america-pro/.

Responsible play note: Lottery games are for adults 18+ where legal. Set a budget, treat it as entertainment, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, pause and seek support resources in your area.