The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a $113 million jackpot. According to the lottery, only four tickets matched all six Mega Millions numbers in 2024 – the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.

The odds of matching the five white balls and Mega Ball to win the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. A jackpot winner has the option of taking an annuity or cash payment. The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website. Each payment is 5% bigger than the previous one.

A Texas lottery player has cashed in big-time after winning $2 million from Mega Millions. The winner, who lives in Grand Prairie, bought the winning ticket from Ballpark Beverage, at 2100 E. Lamar Blvd., in Arlington. The lucky individual has chosen to remain anonymous, according to a Texas Lottery news release.

Two Fantasy 5 players tried their luck — and each took the top prize. The lucky winners hit the jackpot, netting $156,887 after matching five numbers in the drawing Friday, Jan. 31, according to the Georgia Lottery.

The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Feb. 5, 2025, results for each game: 19-27-30-50-62, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.