One lucky person in Illinois hit the jackpot and won $533 million after the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 10.
The lucky winner will be able to take home their prize, which has a cash value of $244.2 million, as a one-time, lump-sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.
They are the first person to win the Mega Millions jackpot in 2026, according to Mega Millions. The last jackpot was won on Dec. 2 in New Jersey. Since then, there have been 28 drawings.
Here are more details about the winning ticket and Mega Millions drawings.
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