The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 31, offered an $80 million jackpot with a cash option of $35.6 million, but no one matched all six numbers. The winning combination—18, 35, 45, 60, 65, and Mega Ball 17—also failed to yield any Match 5 prizes. With the prize now escalating for the next event on Friday, April 3, at 11 p.m. ET, players across 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands prepare for another chance at life-altering wealth.

Drawing Details and Recent History

Each Mega Millions ticket costs $5 and requires selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 plus one Mega Ball from 1 to 24, or opting for a computer-generated Quick Pick. Tickets now feature a built-in multiplier that can boost non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, eliminating the need for an extra dollar add-on like the former Megaplier. The last jackpot claim came on March 17, when an Ohio player won $60 million from a ticket sold in Van Wert, about 100 miles northwest of Columbus; that winner has 180 days to step forward.

Prize Options for Future Winners

Jackpot recipients choose between a lump-sum cash payment or an annuity starting with an immediate payout followed by 29 annual installments, each increasing by 5 percent. Multiple winners split the prize evenly. Availability varies by state, with tickets purchasable at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, or online in select areas.

Record Jackpots Fuel Enduring Appeal

Mega Millions has produced enormous prizes over time, drawing widespread participation during rollovers. The top 10 jackpots include:

• $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida
• $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina
• $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023, in Maine
• $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022, in Illinois
• $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024, in California
• $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024, in New Jersey
• $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021, in Michigan
• $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025, in Georgia
• $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024, in Texas
• $656 million on March 30, 2012, in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland

These sums highlight how unchecked rollovers amplify excitement and stakes, sustaining the lottery's cultural footprint amid economic pressures.