Sun Mar 22 10:40:00 UTC 2026: # Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls Over Again After Friday Drawing

The Story:
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb after no ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing held on Friday, March 20. The jackpot now sits at $60 million for the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. This follows two recent jackpot wins in Illinois on March 10 for $536 million and in Ohio on St. Patrick’s Day for $60 million, ending a drought of jackpot winners since December.

Key Points:

  • The Mega Millions jackpot was reset to $50 million with a $22.6 million cash option after a recent win in Ohio.
  • The winning numbers for Friday, March 20 were 11-20-51-55-63 and the Mega Ball was 4.
  • The jackpot rolls over to $60 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, March 24.
  • Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Tickets cost $5 each, and players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lottery jackpots are inherently unpredictable, with periods of no wins followed by multiple wins in close succession.
  • The Mega Millions lottery continues to be a popular multi-state game, generating significant interest and revenue.
  • The updated Mega Millions format includes a multiplier for non-jackpot prizes, increasing the potential winnings for smaller prizes.

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