The Melate accumulated jackpot is the top prize in play that grows draw after draw whenever nobody matches all 6 main numbers. If in a given draw no ticket matches the 6 numbers (from 1 to 56), the top prize is not paid out and rolls over to the next draw, adding to the new jackpot. That is how the top prize can reach enormous figures: the record jackpot in the series was $639,500,000 MXN, reached in draw 2677 on July 31, 2013. In this guide we explain how the rollover works, how to check the current jackpot, and what happens when someone finally wins.
What is the Melate accumulated jackpot?
In Melate, the "jackpot" is simply the top-prize money in play for a particular draw. The top prize corresponds to the 6-match category: to win it you need to match the 6 main numbers drawn from 1 to 56. (Melate also uses a bonus number, but that one feeds into other prize categories, not the 6-match top prize.)
The key to the accumulation is this: when in a draw nobody matches the 6 main numbers, the top-prize jackpot is not handed out and "rolls" over to the next draw. Because Melate holds draws on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at around 9:00 PM central Mexico time, the jackpot can accumulate several times a week until someone wins it. If you want to understand the basics of the game from scratch, you can read our guide What is Melate?.
How does the top prize accumulate?
The rollover mechanism is simple to explain:
- Each draw starts with a top-prize jackpot set for that date.
- If one or more tickets match the 6 numbers, those winners share the top prize and the jackpot "resets" for the next draw.
- If nobody matches the 6 numbers, that top-prize money is added to the jackpot of the following draw, making it grow.
That is why, when you hear that "the Melate jackpot has gone several draws without falling," it means that several draws in a row have passed without any player matching the 6 numbers, and the amount has kept stacking up. The longer it goes without a top-prize winner, the bigger the accumulated jackpot becomes.
The jackpot reset after a winner
When someone matches the 6 numbers and wins the top prize, the accumulated jackpot is shared out and the jackpot starts over from a base amount for the next draw, from which it grows again if nobody matches. That is why, after a top prize, you will see the jackpot drop to a smaller figure and start the accumulation cycle all over again.
It is important to be honest here: the amount the jackpot starts from and the figure for each draw are set by Pronósticos para la Asistencia Pública, the official institution that operates Melate. MelateBot is not affiliated with Pronósticos, so to find out the exact jackpot figure for the draw in progress it is always best to check the official source or our results page, which is updated with every draw.
The record jackpot: $639.5 million in 2013
The most famous example of just how big the jackpot can grow is the all-time record of the series. The record Melate jackpot was $639,500,000 MXN and it was recorded in draw 2677, on July 31, 2013. That figure was only possible because the jackpot rolled over draw after draw without anyone matching the 6 main numbers, accumulating until it topped 639 million pesos.
To put it in perspective, Melate is part of a historical series that begins on December 9, 2007 (draw 2088) and already exceeds 2,136 draws. Across that entire run, that 2013 jackpot remains the highest mark for the format. If you are interested in reviewing the game's complete trajectory, you can check the Melate History.
It is worth mentioning that Melate Retro, the sister format where you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 39, also has its own jackpot record: $68,000,000 MXN, reached in draw 1541 on June 24, 2025. It is a much smaller jackpot than Melate's, in part because Retro has different rules and odds.
How to see the current accumulated jackpot
The Melate jackpot changes with every draw, so the figure "for today" depends on the moment you check it. To see the current top prize in play you have several options:
- Check our results page, where we publish the information for each draw as it takes place.
- Review the Melate Results guide to understand how the winning numbers and prize categories are reported.
- Always verify the official amount with Pronósticos para la Asistencia Pública, which is the authority that determines the jackpot for each draw.
Remember that the jackpot you see advertised corresponds to the next draw: it is the top prize in play on that date. If nobody wins in that draw, the amount you see for the following draw will be even larger.
What happens when someone wins the jackpot?
When a ticket finally matches the 6 main numbers, the following happens:
- The accumulated top prize is handed to the winner. If there is more than one 6-match winning ticket, the jackpot is split equally among all of them.
- The accumulation "resets": the next draw starts again from a base amount and begins to grow once more.
- The other prize categories (5, 4, 3, and 2 matches, plus some combinations with the bonus number) are paid according to the rules of each draw. These amounts vary by draw and by the number of winners, so they are not fixed figures.
It is worth remembering that Melate offers additional optional draws, Revancha and Revanchita, which are played with the same 6 numbers on your Melate ticket (also from 1 to 56, but without a bonus number). Each one has its own jackpot and its own independent drawing, so in practice a single ticket can be in the running for three different accumulated jackpots.
The odds behind the jackpot
The fact that the jackpot is enormous does not change how hard it is to win. The probability of matching the Melate top prize is 1 in 32,468,436, which corresponds to the total number of possible combinations of 6 numbers from 1 to 56. In Melate Retro, with fewer numbers, the probability improves to 1 in 3,262,623, but it is still very low.
A fundamental point: every combination of 6 numbers has exactly the same probability of coming up. There are no "hot" or "cold" numbers that increase your chances. As an informational note, in Melate's history the most frequent number has been 29 (with 258 appearances) and the least frequent has been 37 (with 199), while the average sum of the 6 numbers is around 171. You can explore more figures in our statistics section, but keep in mind that these data are purely informational and do not predict or improve any probability.
Frequently asked questions about the Melate accumulated jackpot
When does the Melate jackpot accumulate?
The jackpot accumulates every time that, in a draw, no ticket matches the 6 main numbers from 1 to 56. That top prize is not paid out and is added to the jackpot of the next draw. Since there are draws on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the jackpot can grow several times a week.
What was the largest Melate accumulated jackpot?
The record jackpot of the series was $639,500,000 MXN, recorded in draw 2677 on July 31, 2013. It is the highest figure the Melate top prize has reached in its entire history.
From what amount does the jackpot start over after a winner?
When the top prize is paid out, the jackpot starts over from a base amount for the next draw and grows again if nobody matches. The starting figure is set by Pronósticos para la Asistencia Pública, so it is best to confirm it at the official source or on our results page.
How do I see the current accumulated jackpot?
You can check it on our results page, which is updated with every draw, or verify the official amount directly with Pronósticos. The advertised jackpot corresponds to the next draw, that is, the top prize in play on that date.
What happens to the jackpot when someone wins?
The accumulated top prize is handed to the 6-match winner. If there are several winning tickets, it is split equally. Afterward, the accumulation resets from a base amount and grows again in the following draws.
If the jackpot is very large, do I have a better chance of winning?
No. The size of the jackpot does not change your odds. Matching the Melate top prize always has a probability of 1 in 32,468,436, no matter how much money is accumulated. Every combination of 6 numbers has exactly the same probability.
Do Revancha and Revanchita have their own jackpot?
Yes. Revancha and Revanchita are optional draws played with the same 6 numbers on your Melate ticket, but each one has its own jackpot and its own independent drawing. So a single ticket can compete for three different accumulated jackpots.
To keep learning about the game, check out What is Melate?, review the Melate Results draw by draw, and go over the Melate History to see how the jackpot has evolved over time.
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