Brooklyn Bodega Sells $4 Million Mega Millions Ticket

A second-place Mega Millions ticket worth $4 million was sold at Mami Deli & Mini Market in Brooklyn.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:33pm

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A $4 million Mega Millions ticket was sold at the Mami Deli & Mini Market in Brooklyn after Friday night's drawing. The second-place ticket, one of two 'Big Money' winners in New York, was bought at the neighborhood bodega. The winning white ball numbers were 13, 27, 28, 41 and 62, with Mega Ball 16, and there was no jackpot winner.

Why it matters

The $4 million winning ticket hit all five white balls but missed the Mega Ball. Normally that would be a $1 million second-place prize, but the buyer had added the Megaplier option, which multiplied the payout. Shops that sell big winners usually enjoy a burst of attention, from curious neighbors to hopeful new players hoping lightning might strike twice.

The details

The official draw results were 13-27-28-41-62 with Mega Ball 16, according to Mega Millions. The Megaplier is an optional extra that boosts non-jackpot prizes for an additional cost per play. Matching all five white balls without the Mega Ball usually pays $1 million. When a 4X Megaplier is in effect, that $1 million prize jumps to $4 million, which is exactly how Friday's Brooklyn win ballooned into seven figures.

  • The winning ticket was sold on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing with an estimated $80 million jackpot will be held after the Friday, March 28, 2026 drawing.

The players

Mami Deli & Mini Market

A neighborhood bodega in Brooklyn that sold the $4 million Mega Millions ticket.

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What’s next

Anyone holding the winning $4 million Mega Millions ticket is urged to sign the back immediately and then follow the New York Lottery's claim rules. Smaller prizes can often be cashed right at lottery retailers, but once the amounts get larger, a formal claim is required.

The takeaway

This Mega Millions win highlights the excitement and attention that can come to a local business when it sells a life-changing lottery ticket. The $4 million prize was boosted from $1 million thanks to the Megaplier option, demonstrating how small choices can lead to big payouts.