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Published on Friday, March 20, 2026

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Somebody just hit it BIG, like life-changing big! A lucky player just scored a massive $60 Million jackpot playing Mega Millions®. That’s the kind of win that has you waking up like... “Wait, is this real?!”

Players living outside the United States don’t have to sit on the sidelines either. People of any nationality can jump into Mega Millions and other international lottery games through the Lotter website.

For folks living in the United States, tickets can be purchased directly through the official Mega Millions® website.

The golden ticket was picked up at a convenience store out in the U.S. State of Ohio, just a regular stop that turned into a millionaire moment overnight. And get this: the winner can choose to take the full prize over time or grab a quick cash option of about $27 million. Not bad for a ticket that probably cost a couple bucks, right?

Now let’s talk numbers, because these are the ones that made somebody rich on March 17: 4, 11, 18, 38, 50, and the Mega Ball was 24. And it wasn’t just one winner catching vibes, over 179,000 tickets hit prizes at different levels in that same drawing. But only ONE walked away with the jackpot.

And just like that, the game resets. Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing (Friday, March 20) starts fresh at $50 million, or about $22.6 million cash if you’re trying to go straight to millionaire mode ASAP.

The drawings themselves happen live at 11 p.m. ET from the WSB-TV studio in Atlanta. Shortly after the draw, the video gets posted on the official Mega Millions®  website so players everywhere can watch the moment those numbers drop.

 

But wait, the weekend’s not done bringing the heat.

Over on the Powerball® side, the jackpot is stacking up to $120 million for Saturday’s draw (March 21). If you’re all about that lump-sum life, we’re talking around $54 million in cash. Yeah, that’s the kind of number that changes everything.

Players living abroad can also get in on the action. Anyone, from any country, can take part in Powerball and other global lottery games through the Lotter website.

Meanwhile, players in the United States can buy their tickets directly through the official Powerball® website.

That jackpot climbed after nobody cracked Wednesday’s numbers: 14, 18, 19, 21, 69, with the Powerball 1 and a 3X Power Play. Close, but not quite millionaire status.

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery Draw Studio in Tallahassee. Fans of the game can also watch the drawing through the livestream available on the official Powerball® website.

So yeah, new draws, fresh chances, and somebody’s about to be next. Could be you, could be your neighbor, could be that random person buying snacks at the store. All it takes is one ticket.

Lotto Direct Limited is operating www.TheLotter.com. The firm is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority; License Reference MGA/B2C/402/2017.  The Lotter is also licensed in Mexico under Representacions Móviles SA de CV, Colonia Juares, Ciudad de México, C.P. 06600. Gambling is allowed to 18+ only.  It can be harmful if not controlled.

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