The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a $113 million jackpot. According to the lottery, only four tickets matched all six Mega Millions numbers in 2024 – the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois just missed the $181 million jackpot but won $1 million, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Illinois Lottery said.

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is $165 million for the drawing on Friday, Feb. 21. Check your tickets for the winning numbers!