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Published on Friday, March 13, 2026

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A lucky gamer just hit a life-changing $530+ million jackpot, and yeah, somebody out there is probably still trying to catch their breath.

A single ticket sold in Illinois, U.S. matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday, March 10, taking down a massive $536 million Mega Millions®  jackpot.

The winner can choose the full jackpot paid out over time or go for the $245.6 million cash option. Either way, that’s the kind of win that flips your whole world upside down overnight.

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.

Now here’s the thing about the lottery: it never stays quiet for long. The jackpot has already reset to $50 million for tonight’s drawing on Friday, March 13. And if you’re the type who likes that quick cash moment, the estimated lump sum is about $22 million.

So what were the magic numbers that made someone insanely rich? The winning combo drawn Tuesday night was: 16, 21, 30, 35 and 65, plus the gold Mega Ball 7.

And the big jackpot winner wasn’t the only one celebrating. There were nearly 7.7 million additional winning tickets sold for smaller prizes. That includes 18 second-tier prizes ranging from $2 million to $5 million, along with 185 third-tier prizes between $20,000 and $100,000. Not bad for a random Tuesday night.

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 hold up, Mega Millions isn’t the only game bringing the millionaire energy this weekend.

The  Powerball®  jackpot is currently sitting at $75 million, and the next drawing is Saturday, March 14. If you’re more into the lump-sum life, the estimated cash option is about $34 million.

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.

And here’s a little extra spice for this draw. Since the advertised jackpot is below $150 million, players get access to the Power Play 10X multiplier, which means non-jackpot prizes can be boosted up to ten times. Imagine turning a regular win into something ten times bigger, that’s the kind of lottery magic people love.

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, somebody just walked away with over half a billion dollars.

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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