St. Patrick’s Day brought a stroke of luck to one lottery player in Ohio, who claimed the $60 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Just eight days after a winner in Illinois secured the $533 million Mega Millions jackpot, another player in Ohio struck gold on Tuesday, March 17. The jackpot carries a cash value of $27.1 million and marks the second Mega Millions jackpot win of 2026.
The winner can choose between two payout options: a one-time lump sum or an initial payment followed by annual installments, with each payment increasing by 5% from the previous year.
Following Tuesday night’s win, the jackpot has reset to $50 million.
Here’s what you need to know about the St. Patrick’s Day win.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 3/17/2026?
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, March 17 drawing are 4, 11, 18, 38, 50, and the Mega Ball is 24.
We have a Mega Millions jackpot winner! Where was the ticket sold?
Were there any other big Mega Millions winners outside of the jackpot?
No. No tickets matched all five numbers to win the Match 5 prize.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next drawing is set for Friday, March 20, at 11 p.m. ET.
A lottery player in Ohio becomes the second Mega Millions jackpot winner of 2026.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
$1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida
$1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina
$1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023, in Maine
$1.337 billion on July 29, 2022, in Illinois
$1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024, in California
$1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024, in New Jersey
$1.05 billion on Jan. 22, 2021, in Michigan
$983 million on Nov. 14, 2025, in Georgia
$810 million on Sept. 10, 2024, in Texas
$656 million on March 30, 2012, in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a lottery game played across 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Each ticket costs $5. Players choose six numbers from two pools: five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball). Alternatively, they can opt for an Easy Pick or Quick Pick.
To win the jackpot, a player must match all six numbers drawn. If multiple players win, they split the jackpot.
How to play Mega Millions
To play, purchase a ticket from locations such as convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. In some states, tickets are also available online.
After buying a ticket, select six numbers—five white balls from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24.
If you prefer not to choose numbers, you can request a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick,” which allows the system to generate random numbers.
Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay extra to add the Megaplier.
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