Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Tuesday, March 10: $533M Jackpot Won by Illinois Ticket

Mega Millions Results for Tuesday, March 10: $533 Million Jackpot Won

If you grabbed a ticket for the Tuesday, March 10 Mega Millions drawing, you’ll want to double-check your numbers. The massive $533 million jackpot was up for grabs — and someone actually hit it big.

🎉 Jackpot Winner Revealed

A single ticket sold in Illinois matched all the numbers and claimed the huge prize.

• Estimated Jackpot: $533 million

• Cash Option: $244.2 million

That lucky ticket holder is now sitting on one of the biggest wins of the year.

🔢 Winning Numbers for March 10

Here are the numbers drawn Tuesday night:

• White Balls: 16, 21, 30, 35, 65

• Mega Ball: 7

Besides the jackpot winner, there were also Match 5 + Megaplier winners in Maryland and Illinois, which means a few more players had a very good night.

⏭️ What’s the Next Mega Millions Jackpot?

With the big prize now claimed, the jackpot resets.

• Next Drawing: Friday, March 13

• Estimated Jackpot: $50 million

• Cash Value: $22.9 million

⏰ When Are Mega Millions Drawings?

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

🎟️ How Much Does a Ticket Cost?

A standard Mega Millions ticket currently costs $5 per play.

📝 How to Play Mega Millions

Playing is simple:

1. Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls).

2. Choose one number from 1 to 24 for the gold Mega Ball.

You can select your own numbers or use Quick Pick, where the lottery machine chooses them randomly.

🏆 Ways to Win (Prize Breakdown)

Matching different combinations of numbers can win prizes. Here are the main prize levels:

• Match 5 + Mega Ball: Jackpot

• Match 5: $1 million

• Match 4 + Mega Ball: $10,000

• Match 4: $500

• Match 3 + Mega Ball: $200

• Match 3: $10

• Match 2 + Mega Ball: $10

• Match 1 + Mega Ball: $7

• Mega Ball only: $5

📊 What Are the Odds?

The odds of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot are about 1 in 290.5 million.

📍 Where Can You Buy Mega Millions Tickets?

Mega Millions is available in 45 states, plus Washington, DC, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

You can typically buy tickets at:

• Gas stations

• Convenience stores

• Grocery stores and supermarkets

Some states also allow online ticket purchases through their official lottery websites.

💡 Good to know: You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Mega Millions — anyone can purchase a ticket where the game is sold.