May 2019 was one of the most exciting months in Mega Millions history, with jackpots climbing steadily throughout the entire month without a single winner. The first drawing on May 5, 2019 started at an already impressive $252 million, and the prize pool grew with every rollover to reach $444 million by the final drawing on May 31st.
The mid-month drawings on May 17th ($339 million) and May 21st ($367 million) showed the jackpot gaining roughly $25-30 million per drawing — a sign of massive ticket sales as lottery fever spread. The chart and table below show the complete jackpot progression for every Mega Millions drawing in May 2019.
May 2019 Mega Millions Jackpot Data
| Drawing Date | Estimated Jackpot | Growth from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2019 | $252 Million | Carryover from April |
| May 7, 2019 | $273 Million | +$21M |
| May 10, 2019 | $295 Million | +$22M |
| May 17, 2019 | $339 Million | +$44M |
| May 21, 2019 | $367 Million | +$28M |
| May 24, 2019 | $393 Million | +$26M |
| May 28, 2019 | $418 Million | +$25M |
| May 31, 2019 | $444 Million | +$26M |
Key Takeaways from May 2019
The May 2019 Mega Millions run was remarkable because no winner was drawn for the entire month, allowing the jackpot to nearly double from $252 million to $444 million. This $192 million increase across 8 drawings shows how quickly prize pools can grow during extended rollover periods.
The jackpot eventually carried over into June 2019, where it peaked at $530 million before being won on June 7th. For a look at how the jackpot continued, see our June 2019 Mega Millions Jackpot History.
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