Mega Millions $344 Million Jackpot: The winning lottery ticket number is… Here’s Mega Millions rules and ticket cost

A Mega Millions ticket sold at a Casey's General Store in Cortland, Illinois, won the jackpot of $344 million. The drawing took place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The winner has the option to take a cash prize of $159.1 million.

Winning Lottery Ticket Number and Next Jackpot

The winning numbers for the draw were 1, 5, 17, 39, 62, and the Mega Ball 8. The jackpot now resets to $20 million for the next drawing. The next drawing will happen on Friday, March 28, at 11 p.m. The cash option for the next jackpot is $9.2 million.

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Other Prizes in Ohio

While no jackpot was won in Ohio, lottery officials reported many smaller prizes in the state. The list of Ohio winners includes:

$1,000 prize: 2 winners
$500 prize: 10 winners
$400 prize: 13 winners
$200 prize: 31 winners
$20 prize: 519 winners
$10 prize: 1,057 winners
$8 prize: 1,792 winners
$4 prize: 7,697 winners
$2 prize: 8,636 winners

Odds of Winning the Jackpot

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Players must match five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the top prize.

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Mega Millions Rules and Ticket Cost

Mega Millions tickets cost $2. Players can buy tickets on the day of the drawing. The sales cutoff time depends on the state. Starting in April, ticket prices will increase to $5. The game is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. and can be streamed online.

FAQs

What happens if multiple people win the Mega Millions jackpot?
If multiple people match all the winning numbers, the jackpot is divided equally among them. Each winner receives an equal share of the total prize amount.

Can Mega Millions tickets be purchased online?
Some states allow online ticket purchases through official lottery websites. Players should check local lottery rules to see if online ticket sales are available in their state.