The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticketholder 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.

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Arizona hit the $113 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket purchased in Tempe matched five winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, Jan. 17, lottery officials said.