New York Mega Millions Player Wins Big

One $20,000 third-place ticket sold in the state

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:47am

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The New York State Lottery announced that a single winning Mega Millions ticket worth $20,000 was sold in the state from Tuesday's drawing. In addition, there were 9 fourth-place winning tickets worth between $1,000 and $2,500, and 26 fifth-place winning tickets worth between $400 and $1,000 each.

Why it matters

Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with millions of players across the country hoping to win life-changing jackpots. While the grand prize went unclaimed, this $20,000 third-place win in New York is still a significant prize that will make a difference in someone's life.

The details

The winning third-place ticket matched 4 out of the 5 main numbers drawn, as well as the Mega Ball number. In addition to the third-place winner, there were also 9 fourth-place winning tickets in New York that matched 4 out of 5 numbers but missed the Mega Ball, earning between $1,000 and $2,500 each. There were also 26 fifth-place winning tickets that matched 3 out of 5 numbers plus the Mega Ball, earning between $400 and $1,000 each.

  • The Mega Millions drawing took place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The players

New York State Lottery

The state-run organization that oversees and administers the Mega Millions lottery game in New York.

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The takeaway

While the Mega Millions jackpot went unclaimed, this $20,000 third-place win in New York is still a significant prize that will make a difference in someone's life. The lottery continues to create excitement and opportunities for players across the state to win big.