Mega Millions winning numbers for April 16 drawn after 90 minute delay (2024)

Check your Mega Millions tickets for Tuesday's $148 million drawing

Erik GliedmanRockland/Westchester Journal News

After about a 90 minute delay due to technical difficulties the Mega Millions drawing for April 16 was held. Check below for the winning numbers.

Mega Millions has posted the following:

"Due to technical difficulties, tonight's drawing has been temporary halted. Once the malfunction is corrected, the drawing will continue under the supervision of the auditor."

The jackpot was last won on March 26 when a lottery player inNew Jersey won $1.128 billion - the fifth largest Mega Millions ever. In Powerball news, a recent $1.3 billion jackpot had a single winner from Oregon. This was the fourth largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.

Mega Millions winning numbers for April 16, 2024

Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, April 16, 2024: 21, 26, 36, 44, 59, the Mega Ball was2.The Megaplier was4X.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?

There were no winners in the April 16 drawing pushing the jackpot up to $178 million.

To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

After tonight's drawing the next Mega Millions drawing is Friday, April 19. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday.

How late can you buy a Mega Millions ticket in New York?

In New York, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 10 p.m. on the night of the draw. Mega Millions costs $2 to play. In New Jersey and Connecticut you can purchase a ticket until 10:45 p.m. the night of the draw.

What's the Megaplier?

The Megaplier feature increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four or five times. It costs an extra $1 per play. The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesday and Friday before the Mega Millions drawing. The pool includes 15 balls. Five are marked with 2X, six with 3X, three with 4X and one with 5X.

What are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots of all-time?

$1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida
$1.537 billion,Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
$1.348 billion,Jan. 13, 2023: Won in Maine
$1.337 billion:July 29, 2022:Won in Illinois
$1.1 billion, March 23, 2024: Won in New Jersey
$1.05 billion,Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
$656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
$648 million, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia
$543 million, July 24, 2018: Won in California
$536 million, July 8, 20116: Won in Indiana

What are the Mega Millions prizes?

Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: JackpotMatch 5

White Balls: $1 million

Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $10,000

Match 4 White Balls: $500

Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $200

Match 3 White Balls: $10

Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $10

Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $4

Match Mega Ball: $2

What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?

The odds of matching the five white balls and Mega Ball to win the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

What happens if I win the jackpot?

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.

"This helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation," according to the Mega Millions website.

The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.

If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.

How to play the Mega Millions

In order to purchase a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.

To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.

If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.

Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

2X, five balls

3X, six balls

4X, three balls

5X, one ball

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FAQs

Mega Millions winning numbers for April 16 drawn after 90 minute delay? ›

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, April 16 were: 21, 26, 36, 44, 59. Mega ball: 2.

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What time is the Mega Millions drawing timer? ›

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

Did someone win the Mega Millions last night? ›

Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at all Lottery retailers. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 109,225 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

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How long can you wait to collect Mega Millions? ›

Claim periods vary by jurisdiction based on local rules and regulations, so the time period for claiming prizes ranges from 90 days to one year from the draw date. Please check with the lottery in the state where your ticket was purchased to get the applicable claim period for that ticket.

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How does the megaplier work? ›

The Megaplier feature gives you the option to multiply (from two to five times) the value of any non-jackpot prize you win based upon the Megaplier ball that is drawn. Add the Megaplier feature for an additional $1 per set of numbers.

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Can you watch the Mega Millions draw live? ›

There are several ways to watch the Mega Millions drawing live. The drawing is broadcast live on several TV stations, radio stations and websites across the country. Many of the TV stations that broadcast the Mega Millions drawing will also livestream them on their websites, including New York's WABC-7.

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How much does it cost to play Mega Millions? ›

Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play. To play, pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers: either five different numbers from 1-70 for the white numbers, and one number from 1-25 for the gold Mega Ball. You win the Mega Millions jackpot by matching your numbers to all six numbers pulled in the drawing.

How many numbers to win mega million? ›

Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

Has anyone ever won Mega Millions with Quick Pick? ›

$522 Million (California)

Once again, this winning ticket was a result of a Quick Pick. The lucky winner chose to take the cash option of $340 million before taxes and said she planned to pay off debt and buy a new home with her newfound fortune.

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What should I do if I win Mega Millions? ›

Winning the Mega Million jackpot creates the need for major financial planning, and you should not attempt this alone. You're going to want both a tax professional and financial advisor who can walk you through the implications of your two payout options: taking the lump sum or choosing an annuity.

Is it smart to do the Megaplier? ›

The Megaplier doesn't change or improve your odds of winning a Mega Millions prize and can't guarantee that you'll win a prize. But if you do win a non-jackpot prize, Mega Millions Megaplier will significantly boost your total prize amount!

Is it worth it to do the Megaplier? ›

The Megaplier does not affect the odds of winning the jackpot or of any of the secondary prizes. Instead, the Megaplier affects the size of the non-jackpot prizes awarded in a draw. The Megaplier can multiply those prizes by a factor of two, three, four, or five.

What if I got 3 numbers on Mega Millions? ›

MEGA MILLIONS WITH MEGAPLIER

For only $2: Mega Millions^®		For an extra $1: Mega Millions^® with Megaplier^®
Match	Win	3x
4 numbers	$500	$1,500
3 numbers plus the Mega ball +	$200	$600
3 numbers	$10	$30

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How many numbers to win Mega Millions? ›

Mega Millions® tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

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What day is the drawing for Powerball and Mega Millions? ›

When are Powerball and Mega Millions drawings? The Powerball is held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The Mega Millions are on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

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Where can I watch the Powerball drawing? ›

Where Can You Watch the Drawing? If you want to watch the numbers picked in real-time, the best way to watch is on Powerball's official website where the selection process is livestreamed for anyone, ticketholder or not. Check back here for the 10:59pm ET draw if you wish to livestream on Powerball's website.

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What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Texas? ›

Mega Millions drawings are broadcast every Tuesday and Friday evening at 10:12 p.m. CT. Tickets are not available during Draw Break, from 9:45-10:15 p.m. CT. CHECK YOUR NUMBERS!

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