Louisiana Lottery Confirms 2nd Jackpot Win in A Week

(KMDL-FM) The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that a Mega Millions ticket purchased for the St. Patrick's Day drawing matched all five numbers needed to win $60 million. The big win was almost two in a row for the multi-state lottery game.

When it comes to lottery games, multi-state games are certainly popular with Louisiana players. I guess it's the enormous jackpots that always attract players. I know the chance to be an instant millionaire is something that I would aspire to have happen. No, I am not going to hold my breath.

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But big lottery wins do happen in Louisiana. The other multi-state lottery game, Powerball, has produced the most jackpot wins in the state, as far as the multi-state games go. Mega Millions has yet to produce a jackpot winner sold in Louisiana, but don't get me wrong, the game does pay and pay well.

How Much Was the Mega Millions Jackpot on March 17, 2026?

The most recent Mega Millions drawing was on St Patrick's Day, and I have already let the cat out of the bag; there was a jackpot winner. Here is that drawing.

If you follow the "lottery" regularly, you might recall that Mega Millions got a jackpot winner on March 10th. A ticket sold in Illinois became the first jackpot winner of 2026. That prize earned the winning ticket holder $536 million. Or they could take the cash payout for the win, which would be $245.6 million.

There was no Mega Millions winner for the Friday, March 13th drawing. But the unlucky 13th must have yielded to the good luck of St Patrick's Day because on March 17, 2026, Mega Millions paid out another jackpot win. This time for $60 million. That money will go to an Ohio Lottery player.

What Were The Winning Numbers for Mega Millions on March 17, 2026?

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If you played Mega Millions on St Patrick's Day and haven't checked your numbers. Here is what came rolling out of the hopper for that drawing.

04 11 18 38 50 Mega Ball 24

Based on information from the Louisiana Lottery, the largest prize won in Louisiana for that drawing was an $800 prize. No, it was not a lucrative day for Louisiana players this past Tuesday.

Perhaps the outcome will be different tonight when Mega Millions draws for a jackpot prize of $50 million. That's the starting jackpot the game reverts to following a jackpot win.

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How Much is the Powerball Jackpot for Saturday, March 21, 2026?

On Saturday, Powerball will draw for a top prize of $120 million. There are some large jackpot prizes in our Louisiana-only games. The Lotto Jackpot on Saturday is estimated to be almost one million dollars, at $950,000.

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The Easy 5 Game, also a Louisiana Lottery exclusive, will play for $320,000 on Saturday night. Quite frankly, I am a bit surprised that Easy 5 and Lotto haven't had winners, but sometimes those jackpots do yield a bigger win than expected.

And while it's fun to talk about winning and large payouts, the truth of the lottery is this: most tickets don't win. And there is a risk of losing money. If you have a gambling problem, help is available by calling 1-877-770-STOP (7867). The call is free. The referral to counseling is offered at no charge as well. Good Luck.

And if you've ever wondered why so many people in Louisiana pursue the instant riches of a big lottery win, perhaps this will paint that picture for you.