Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $533 Million for March 10 Drawing The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for the Tuesday, March 10, 2026, drawing reached an estimated $533 million, with a cash option of $244.2 million, according to the Mega Millions website. This marks the latest jackpot amount before the drawing, which will reveal the winning numbers after 11 p.m. ET. The previous Mega Millions jackpot was claimed by a player in New Jersey, who won $90 million on December 2, 2025. The Powerball jackpot, meanwhile, stands at $58 million with a cash option of $26.8 million, as reported by the Powerball website. Winners of the Mega Millions can claim their prizes through the official lottery channels, with the option to remain anonymous in states like New Jersey, where a law signed by Governor Phil Murphy allows winners to protect their identities. Players can participate in the Mega Millions by selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball. The cost of a ticket is $5, which includes a multiplier that can increase potential prizes up to 10 times the original amount, except for the jackpot. Quick Pick options are also available for players who prefer the lottery to generate their numbers. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 290,472,336-to-1, making it one of the least likely outcomes in the lottery. However, smaller prizes are available for matching fewer numbers, with a minimum of $10 for matching just the Mega Ball. Players can win up to $2 million for matching all five white balls, excluding California. Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. States such as Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not offer the game.#new_jersey #powerball #mega_millions #jackpocket #phil_murphy
Arkansas Lottery Player Wins Record $250.8 Million Powerball Jackpot via Jackpocket A lottery player in Arkansas has claimed the largest Powerball jackpot ever won through the Jackpocket mobile app, securing a life-changing $250.8 million prize on March 2. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced the win on March 4, highlighting the achievement as a new record for the third-party platform. The winner, who placed their second order with Jackpocket, will have 180 days to claim the prize under Arkansas state law. The winning numbers for the March 2 Powerball drawing were 2, 17, 18, 38, and 62, with the Powerball number 20. Pete Sullivan, SVP of Lottery at DraftKings, praised the win, stating, “This historic win underscores our commitment to delivering a best-in-class, secure, and seamless lottery experience for our customers.” The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery partners with Jackpocket to provide more convenient ways to play lottery games, emphasizing the platform’s role in expanding access to state-sponsored lotteries. Arkansas has seen a surge in Powerball jackpots recently. Just over two months prior, on Christmas Eve, an anonymous Arkansas player won the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history at $1.817 billion. State lottery Executive Director Sharon Strong called the latest win “exciting” and noted its broader impact, including funding for in-state student scholarships, supporting retailers, and boosting the state’s economy. The $250.8 million prize marks the third-largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, placing it among the top 10 largest ever recorded. Since the Powerball lottery began in 1992, the largest jackpots include a $2.04 billion win in California in 2022, a $1.817 billion prize in Arkansas in December 2025, and a $1.#arkansas #arkansas_scholarship_lottery #jackpocket #pete_sullivan #sharon_strong
