Mega Millions Winners – New York State

A lucky lottery player in Illinois has become a multimillionaire overnight after winning the $344 million Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday night’s draw. According to the New York State Lottery, a single ticket purchased in Illinois matched all five numbers (1-5-17-39-62) plus the Mega Ball (08), making it the first jackpot win since January 17.

New York Players Secure Wins

While Illinois claimed the grand prize, several players in New York also had reasons to celebrate:

• Two third-prize tickets matched four numbers plus the Mega Ball, earning $10,000 each.

• 23 fourth-prize winners took home $500 each, with four lucky players doubling their winnings to $1,000 by selecting the Megaplier option.

• 95 fifth-prize tickets secured winnings of $200+, matching three numbers plus the Mega Ball.

Upcoming Powerball Jackpot

As excitement continues, lottery fans now shift their focus to the Powerball drawing tonight, with the jackpot soaring to $484 million after multiple rollovers since January. The winning numbers will be announced at 10:59 PM ET.

Did You Know?

The most frequently drawn Mega Millions numbers are:

• 10 (drawn 89 times)

• 31 (86 times)

• 17 (84 times)

• 48 (81 times)

• 70 (80 times)

Changes Coming to Mega Millions

Players should be aware that Mega Millions ticket prices will soon increase as part of a nationwide price adjustment. Stay tuned for more updates on lottery changes and winning opportunities!