Mega Millions and Cash Pop Results: Was Washington Home to a Jackpot Winner on Friday?
The weekend kicked off with another major drawing for the Washington Lottery, leaving players across the state checking their tickets with hopes of claiming a massive multi-state jackpot. The draw for Friday, January 16, 2026, featured a colossal Mega Millions prize that had been growing for weeks, plus the local favorite, Cash Pop.
The Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls On
While the draw was held, unfortunately for those hoping to become an instant multimillionaire in the Evergreen State, the top prize in the Mega Millions game continued its climb. The official advertised Mega Millions jackpot for the January 16 drawing stood at a staggering $250 million, with a single-payment cash option estimated at $113.5 million.
To win that life-changing sum, players needed to match all five white balls and the one yellow Mega Ball. Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers from the Friday, January 16 drawing:
02 – 22 – 33 – 42 – 67
Mega Ball: 01
No ticket managed to match all six numbers, which means the jackpot will grow even larger for the next drawing. The excitement now turns to the next Mega Millions draw, which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Cash Pop: The Local Game with Daily Wins
For those who prefer a smaller, more frequent prize, the Washington Lottery’s Cash Pop game offers daily excitement with a different style of play. Unlike the giant multi-state games, Cash Pop only requires players to match a single number, known as a “POP.”
The game is unique because a player chooses a number from 1 to 15, and a corresponding prize amount, ranging from $25 up to $500, is randomly generated and printed directly on the ticket at the time of purchase. This means you know what you’ll win before the drawing even happens, if your number is drawn.
The single winning number for the Cash Pop drawing on Friday, January 16, was:
5
If you played the number 5, be sure to check your ticket to see the prize amount printed on it. With Cash Pop, the odds of winning any prize are a solid 1 in 15, making it a popular option for players looking for more attainable daily wins.
Always Check Your Tickets
Even if you didn’t hit the grand prize, remember to check all your tickets carefully. The Mega Millions game has nine different prize tiers, and lower-tier prizes in Washington state can still net a player anywhere from $2 up to $1 million for matching five white balls without the Mega Ball. Every ticket sold also contributes to a good cause, funding state programs and schools throughout Washington. So whether you played for the big one or the daily pop, be sure to verify your numbers at an official retailer or the Washington Lottery website.