Mega Millions results for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Recorded Mega Millions outcome for Aug 18, 2026: 05-19-30-38-59 + Mega Ball 12 (draw date 2026-08-18).
Mega Millions pool on Aug 18, 2026: $100 million ($42.8 million cash) (0 jackpot tickets → $113 million on 2026-08-21). Total winning entries on 2026-08-18: 239,467; second-tier (Match 5): 0.
Spread analysis for 05-19-30-38-59 (Aug 18, 2026): lowest 05, median 30, highest 59 (range 54, steps +14, +11, +8, +21), aggregate 151 (mean 30.2), parity 3/2, decade placement 1–9 [05]; 10–19 [19]; 30–39 [30,38]; 50–59 [59].
Delta vs 2026-08-14 (03-23-27-46-60 + 11): 0 main repeats; sum shifted -8 (159 → 151). Prior 50-draw history: 05 (5x, last 2026-07-24); 19 (3x, last 2026-05-29); 30 (5x, last 2026-08-11); 38 (4x, last 2026-06-09); 59 (4x, last 2026-07-28).
Mega Millions 2026-08-18 tier breakdown
| Tier (2026-08-18) | 2X–10X range | Winners (2026-08-18) | Multiplier split (2026-08-18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot | 0 | — |
| 5 | $2,000,000 – $10,000,000 | 0 | — |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000 – $100,000 | 4 | 2X: 3 · 4X: 1 |
| 4 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 120 | 2X: 55 · 3X: 40 · 4X: 19 · 5X: 5 · 10X: 1 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | $400 – $2,000 | 460 | 2X: 230 · 3X: 133 · 4X: 57 · 5X: 24 · 10X: 16 |
| 3 | $20 – $100 | 8,776 | 2X: 4,166 · 3X: 2,731 · 4X: 1,110 · 5X: 503 · 10X: 266 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | $20 – $100 | 8,599 | 2X: 4,076 · 3X: 2,684 · 4X: 1,061 · 5X: 519 · 10X: 259 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | $14 – $70 | 66,870 | 2X: 31,341 · 3X: 20,823 · 4X: 8,367 · 5X: 4,211 · 10X: 2,128 |
| Mega Ball only | $10 – $50 | 154,638 | 2X: 72,414 · 3X: 48,196 · 4X: 19,390 · 5X: 9,760 · 10X: 4,878 |
2026-08-18 ball cadence (50-draw window from 2026-02-24)
| Ball (2026-08-18) | Hits / 50 | Prior draw | Draw gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 5 | 2026-07-24 | 7 |
| 19 | 3 | 2026-05-29 | 23 |
| 30 | 5 | 2026-08-11 | 2 |
| 38 | 4 | 2026-06-09 | 20 |
| 59 | 4 | 2026-07-28 | 6 |
| Mega Ball 12 | 8 | 2026-07-28 | 6 |
Mega Millions 2026-08-18 data: New York State Gaming Commission open data (Mega Millions winning numbers) · megamillions.com 2026-08-18.