Mega Millions Player Wins Big in Western Washington

Ticket sold at Safeway in Lynnwood quadrupled winnings to $40,000

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:07pm

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An extremely blurred, dreamlike image of a Mega Millions lottery ticket floating in a hazy, golden-hued wash of light and color, conveying the excitement and anticipation of a surprise windfall.A lucky Mega Millions player in Western Washington quadrupled their $10,000 prize, highlighting how even smaller lottery wins can make a meaningful difference.Lynnwood Today

A Mega Millions lottery player in Western Washington matched four white balls and the blue Mega Ball to win $40,000 in the drawing on March 27. The lucky ticket was purchased at a Safeway grocery store in Lynnwood and the player used a multiplier to quadruple their initial $10,000 winnings.

Why it matters

While the Mega Millions jackpot continues to elude most players, this story highlights how even smaller wins can make a meaningful difference, especially when the prize is multiplied. The location of the winning ticket in Lynnwood, a suburb of Seattle, also reflects the broad geographic reach of the multi-state lottery game.

The details

The winning Mega Millions numbers on March 27 were 13, 27, 28, 41, and 62, with a Mega Ball of 16. The lucky ticket holder matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, initially earning $10,000. However, by using the game's multiplier option, their winnings were quadrupled to $40,000.

  • The winning Mega Millions drawing took place on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:59 p.m.

The players

Safeway

A major grocery store chain where the winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased in Lynnwood, Washington.

Washington's Lottery

The state lottery organization that oversees Mega Millions ticket sales and prize payouts in Washington.

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What’s next

The winner of the $40,000 Mega Millions prize has not yet come forward to claim their winnings. Washington's Lottery officials say the player has 180 days from the drawing date to claim the prize.

The takeaway

This Mega Millions win in Lynnwood, Washington serves as a reminder that even smaller lottery prizes can make a meaningful difference in people's lives, especially when multipliers are used to increase the payouts. The broad geographic reach of the multi-state lottery game also highlights its popularity across the Pacific Northwest region.