Ohio Lottery Sees Thousands of Smaller Mega Millions Prizes

The $120 million jackpot rolls over to $130 million for the next drawing.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:55am

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Although no one won the $120 million Mega Millions jackpot in the April 14, 2026 drawing, the Ohio Lottery reported thousands of smaller prize winners across the state, including $5,000, $2,500, $2,000, and other cash prizes. The jackpot has now increased to $130 million for the next drawing on April 17.

Why it matters

Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in Ohio, and even though the jackpot wasn't hit, the state still saw a significant number of winners take home smaller cash prizes. This highlights the excitement and engagement around the lottery in the local community.

The details

The winning Mega Millions numbers from the April 14 drawing were 17, 21, 24, 57, 69 and Mega Ball 12. While no one won the $120 million jackpot, the Ohio Lottery reported hundreds of winners across various prize tiers, including $5,000, $2,500, $2,000, and other amounts down to $10 and $14 prizes. The jackpot has now increased to $130 million for the next drawing on April 17.

  • The Mega Millions drawing took place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026.

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

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What’s next

The $130 million Mega Millions jackpot will be up for grabs in the next drawing on April 17.

The takeaway

While the big $120 million Mega Millions jackpot wasn't won, the Ohio Lottery saw thousands of smaller prize winners across the state, demonstrating the continued popularity and engagement around the lottery in local communities.