USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes breaks down which states have claimed the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot wins.
The Mega Millions jackpot has been reset to $50 million with a $22.6 million cash option for the drawing on Friday, March 20, after a lucky player in Ohio won a $60 million jackpot earlier this week.
With this victory the drought of one month ended. There was no Mega Millions jackpot winner between December and early March, until a player in Illinois claimed a big prize of $536 million on March 10. A week later, on St. Patrick’s Day, an Ohio ticket holder struck gold again.
If someone wins on Friday, he or she will have two options: take a lump sum payment or opt for annual payments that start immediately and increase by 5% every year.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 3/20/2026?
Winning Numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions: 11-20-51-55-63 and mega ball 4.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, so the jackpot increased to $60 million.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 11 pm ET.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
- $1.602 billion in Florida on August 8, 2023
- $1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018
- $1.348 billion in Maine on January 1, 2023
- $1.337 billion in Illinois on July 29, 2022
- $1.269 billion in California on December 27, 2024
- $1.128 billion in New Jersey on March 26, 2024
- $1.05 billion in Michigan on January 22, 2021
- $983 million in Georgia on November 14, 2025
- $810 million in Texas on September 10, 2024
- $656 million in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland on March 30, 2012
What is Mega Millions?
Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands.
Each ticket costs $5, and players can choose six numbers from two different pools of numbers – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball) – or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
how to play mega millions
To play Mega Millions you must purchase a ticket. You can do this at many places including your local convenience store, gas station or even grocery store. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased online.
Once you have your ticket, you will need to choose six numbers. There will be five white balls with numbers from 1 to 70 on them. The gold mega ball will range from 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can ask for “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick.” These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay extra dollars to add a “Megaplier”.
This story has been updated with new information.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at Fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him at X @fern_cerv_.
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