Mega Millions $50 Million Jackpot Drawn on March 20

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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $50 million for the drawing on Friday, March 20, 2026. The last jackpot was won on March 17 by a single winner from Ohio who took home $60 million. The winning numbers for the March 20 drawing will be announced later. Mega Millions tickets can be purchased in-store or online in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut until 10-10:45 pm on the night of the draw, depending on the state.

Why it matters

Mega Millions is one of the largest national lottery games in the United States, with huge jackpots that capture public attention and imagination. The size of the jackpot and the possibility of life-changing winnings make each drawing a major event, especially when the prize reaches the tens of millions of dollars.

The details

The Mega Millions jackpot for the March 20, 2026 drawing was an estimated $50 million. This follows the previous jackpot win on March 17, when a single ticket holder from Ohio won a $60 million prize. Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 pm Eastern Time. Tickets cost $5 per play and can be purchased in-store or online in participating states until 10-10:45 pm on the night of the draw, depending on the state. To win the jackpot, players must match all 5 white balls (numbered 1-70) plus the gold Mega Ball (numbered 1-24).

• The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on March 17, 2026.
• The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.