Somebody just won $112 million in the Mega Millions in Northeast Ohio: Find out where!
Mega Millions tickets are priced at $5 each. A ticket sold in Ohio claimed the jackpot on Good Friday.
In the latest Mega Millions drawing, a lucky ticket holder has become a multimillionaire, claiming a jackpot worth $112 million. This significant win comes on the heels of recent changes to the lottery game, including a price hike to $5 per ticket, which has made the stakes even higher for players.
The drawing took place on Good Friday, April 18, offering a rare opportunity for players to win big during the holiday weekend. A ticket in Ohio won the jackpot, so Tuesday's top prize resets to $50 million.
Which numbers were the winners for Good Friday in Mega Millions?
One lucky player won the jackpot worth $112 million on Friday, April 18 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Giant Eagle location at 4401 Mayfield Rd. in South Euclid.
The winning lottery numbers for Friday night drawing are 5, 13, 15, 17, 28 and Mega Ball 1.
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m. EDT on Tuesdays and Fridays. The next Mega Millions' lottery drawing will be at 11 p.m. EDT on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
How rare is it to win Mega Millions?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are extremely slim. According to the official Mega Millions website, players face a 1 in 290,472,336 chance of matching all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
Despite these daunting odds, the allure of life-changing wealth keeps millions of hopeful players purchasing tickets for each drawing.