ARIZONA NEWS

Arizona Mega Millions player wins $10K while jackpot soars over $600 million

Aug 28, 2024, 3:00 PM

One Mega Millions lottery player recently won a five-figure prize in Arizona. (Pexels photo)...

One Mega Millions lottery player recently won a five-figure prize in Arizona. (Pexels photo)

(Pexels photo)

PHOENIX — One Mega Millions lottery player recently won a five-figure prize in Tempe, while the jackpot has soared to $627 million.

The winning ticket was sold for $10,000 at a Circle K on University Drive and Ash Avenue on Tuesday. The winning numbers were 16, 18, 21, 54, 65 and 5.

The next drawing will be on Friday and if won, will be the ninth largest jackpot in its history. Players will have until 6:59 p.m. to purchase a ticket.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 303,000,000, according to the Arizona Lottery.

As with all Arizona Lottery players, the winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the payout.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Fentanyl traffickers indicted, arrested US Mexico...

Payne Moses

7 fentanyl traffickers indicted after US, Mexico law enforcement cooperation

Cooperative work between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement led to the arrest of two individuals and the indictment of seven operators all involved in fentanyl trafficking.

2 hours ago

Phoenix Open Tiësto to headline final night Coors Light Birds Night...

Payne Moses

DJ Tiësto replaces Swedish House Mafia at Phoenix Open Birds Nest

Due to late cancellation by Swedish House Mafia, music fans at WM Phoenix Open's Coors Light Birds Nest (Feb. 5-8) will be treated to DJ Tiësto and special guest GORDO instead.

2 hours ago

Harkins Theatres is offering moviegoers the chance to see all films that were nominated for this ye...

Bailey Leasure

Arizona Harkins Theatres to screen all best picture nominees for $5

Harkins Theatres in Arizona is offering moviegoers the chance to see all films that were nominated for this year’s Academy Award's Best Picture for $5.

3 hours ago

Detectives are asking for the public's help to locate the motorist involved in a fatal hit-and-run ...

KTAR.com

Detectives seek motorist in fatal hit-and-run in Phoenix

Detectives are asking for the public's help to locate the motorist involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on in Phoenix.

5 hours ago

Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther, left, will serve as interim assistant city manager, and Assis...

Kevin Stone

Scottsdale police chief gets new role as part of city leadership shakeup

Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther is moving into a new role as part of a city leadership shakeup.

7 hours ago

Wineries in Arizona center of 2025 streaming documentary...

MIGNON A. GOULD/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL

Made in Arizona: Wine industry documentary streams on Apple, Amazon

There's a new documentary centering Arizona's wineries and vineyards. Wine lovers can stream it on Amazon Prime and Apple.

8 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Bright Wealth Management

How to start your retirement planning early and avoid costly mistakes

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can avoid costly pitfalls.

...

The UPS Store

How The UPS Store is giving back to the community

PHOENIX -- As 2024 nears a close, The UPS Store is looking to give back to the Arizona community with the holiday season approaching.

...

Morris Hall

West Hunsaker, through Morris Hall, supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona

KTAR’s Community Spotlight this month focuses on Morris Hall and its commitment to supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona.

Arizona Mega Millions player wins $10K while jackpot soars over $600 million