Mega Millions winning numbers: Jackpot rises to $256 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an impressive $256 million for the upcoming Tuesday draw after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing.

Jackpot and Cash Prize Details

If a lucky player matches all six numbers, they will have the option to take a lump sum cash payout of $119.7 million. The drawing took place just after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and the results are now available.

The last major Mega Millions win occurred on January 18, when a ticket holder from Arizona secured a $113 million jackpot. According to lottery officials, only four Mega Millions jackpots have been won so far in 2024, marking the lowest number of jackpot wins in a single year since the game began in 2002.

Mega Millions Winning Numbers for March 11, 2025

The numbers drawn for Tuesday, March 11, are: 1, 19, 26, 38, 69
Megaball: 15
Megaplier: 3X

While no one secured the jackpot or the $3 million Megaplier prize, one lucky winner from California won the $1 million Match 5 prize. To see a list of past winners, visit the official Mega Millions website.

How to Play Mega Millions

To participate in the Mega Millions lottery, players must purchase a ticket from authorized retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In select states, tickets can also be purchased online.

Each ticket requires players to select six numbers: five white ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Players who prefer a randomized selection can opt for a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick,” allowing the system to generate numbers automatically.

For an additional $1, players can add the “Megaplier” option, which boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, or 5X. The Megaplier is drawn separately before the main numbers and consists of 15 balls:

• 2X (five balls)
• 3X (six balls)
• 4X (three balls)
• 5X (one ball)

Where to Buy Mega Millions Tickets

Mega Millions tickets can be purchased in person at authorized retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations, and some airport terminals.

Additionally, residents in select states and territories—including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia—can purchase tickets online via Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

With a jackpot of $256 million up for grabs, lottery enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the next drawing, hoping to strike it rich. Stay tuned for updates on the latest Mega Millions results and winners!