$40K Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Scottsdale

The winning ticket was purchased at a local Safeway store.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:03am

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A $40,000 Mega Millions winning ticket was sold at a Safeway grocery store in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ticket matched 4 out of the 5 main numbers and the Mega Ball number in Tuesday's drawing. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday with an estimated $50 million jackpot.

Why it matters

Lottery wins, even at smaller prize levels, generate excitement in local communities and can provide a financial boost to lucky winners. This particular win in Scottsdale is notable as it occurred at a mainstream grocery store rather than a dedicated lottery retailer.

The details

The winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Safeway located at the intersection of Hayden and Chaparral roads in Scottsdale. The ticket matched 4 out of the 5 main numbers (4, 11, 18, 38, 50) as well as the Mega Ball number (24) in Tuesday's drawing.

  • The winning ticket was sold on March 19, 2026.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for March 22, 2026 with an estimated $50 million jackpot.

The players

Safeway

A major American supermarket chain that sold the winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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The takeaway

This Mega Millions win in Scottsdale demonstrates that big lottery prizes can be won at everyday retail locations, not just specialized lottery outlets. The excitement around this $40,000 prize highlights the broader interest and participation in state lottery games across Arizona.