A Mega Millions player in California just missed the $96 million jackpot but won $46,506, lottery officials said. The ticket matched four winning numbers and the Mega Ball with a 3x multiplier in the drawing Tuesday, April 15, the California Lottery said.

The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Illinois last month who took home a $344 million jackpot. The win marked the first time since Jan. 18 that someone has hit the Mega Millions jackpot. Here are the winning numbers from the drawing on Friday, April 11, 2025.