St. Patrick’s Day brings good luck to the Irish, with a lucky lottery winner in Ohio taking home a $60 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Just eight days after someone in Illinois won the $533 million Mega Millions jackpot, another person in Ohio found his first pot of gold and won the massive jackpot on Tuesday, March 17. The prize, which has a cash value of $27.1 million, is the second Mega Millions jackpot won in 2026.
The jackpot winner will be able to choose between two options. They can receive a one-time, one-time cash payment, as well as immediate payments and annual checks, each worth 5% more than the previous year.
Since the jackpot was won in Tuesday night’s drawing, the prize has since risen back to $50 million.
Here’s what you need to know about your St. Patrick’s Day win.
What are the winning numbers for the March 17, 2026 Mega Millions jackpot?
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, March 17 Mega Millions drawing were: 4, 11, 18, 38, 50, super ball is twenty four.
We have a million dollar winner! Where are the tickets sold?
Are there other Mega Millions winners besides the jackpot?
No. No one won any prizes in Mega Millions Match 5.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at 11 PM ET.
A lucky lottery player in Ohio has won the second Mega Millions jackpot of 2026.
Top 10 million jackpots
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August 8, 2023, Florida, $1.602 billion
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October 23, 2018, South Carolina, $1.537 billion
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January 1, 2023, Maine, $1.348 billion
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July 29, 2022, Illinois, $1.337 billion
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December 27, 2024, California, $1.269 billion
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March 26, 2024, New Jersey, $1.128 billion
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January 22, 2021, Michigan, $1.05 billion
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November 14, 2025, Georgia, $983 million
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September 10, 2024, Texas, $810 million
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March 30, 2012, Illinois, Kansas and Maryland, $656 million
What is a millionaire?
Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tickets cost $5 each and players can pick six numbers from two separate pools – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white ball) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold super ball) – or choose Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
By matching all six winning numbers in the draw, you win the jackpot. If there are multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
How to play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, you must purchase a ticket. You can do this at several locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased online.
Once you get your ticket, you need to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls, ranging from 1 to 70. The range of golden super balls is 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can ask for a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick.” These options allow the computer to randomly generate numbers for you.
The Mega Millions lottery now includes a built-in multiplier that can double, triple, quadruple, quintuple or 10x any non-jackpot winnings. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add a “Megaplier.”
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