Ohio Mega Millions Players Win Big in $80M Drawing

Thousands of smaller prizes hit across the state, including a $20,000 winner.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:54am

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While no one won the $80 million Mega Millions jackpot in the April 1, 2026 drawing, the Ohio Lottery reported thousands of smaller prize winners throughout the state. Prizes ranged from $20,000 down to $10, with a total of over 5,000 winning tickets sold.

Why it matters

The Mega Millions game has seen changes to the odds and prize structure in the past year, making smaller prizes more common even when the jackpot goes unclaimed. This highlights the continued popularity of lottery games in Ohio, which has seen a number of big winners in recent years.

The details

The winning Mega Millions numbers from the April 1 drawing were 18, 35, 45, 60, 65 and Mega Ball 17. While no one hit the $80 million jackpot, the Ohio Lottery reported a $20,000 prize winner as well as numerous other prizes ranging from $2,500 down to $10. In total, there were over 5,000 winning tickets sold across the state.

  • The Mega Millions drawing took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing with a $90 million jackpot will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Ohio Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that oversees Mega Millions and other lottery games in Ohio.

Mega Millions

A multi-state lottery game with drawings held twice weekly and jackpots that can reach hundreds of millions of dollars.

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What’s next

The next Mega Millions drawing with a $90 million jackpot will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The takeaway

While the $80 million Mega Millions jackpot went unclaimed, the thousands of smaller prize winners across Ohio demonstrate the continued popularity and accessibility of lottery games, even as the odds of hitting the top prize have slightly improved.