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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $185 million, Ohio winners announced

OHIO — Although no one hit the $169 million Mega Millions jackpot in the Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, drawing, lottery officials reported that thousands of Ohioans won smaller prizes.

Here’s a breakdown of the Ohio winners from the latest drawing, according to the Ohio Lottery:

4 winners claimed a $1,500 prize, 10 winners claimed a $600 prize, 5 winners claimed a $500 prize, 13 winners claimed a $200 prize, 377 winners claimed a $30 prize, and 1,335 winners claimed a $12 prize

661 winners claimed a $10 prize, 3,431 winners claimed a $6 prize, 2,659 winners claimed a $4 prize, and 7,052 winners claimed a $2 prize.

The winning numbers were 22, 34, 44, 54, 62, with the Mega Ball 3. The Megaplier was 3x.

With no jackpot winner, the Mega Millions prize now grows to $185 million, with a cash option of $88.4 million.

The next drawing will take place at 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

    Lottery officials note that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are one in 302,575,350.

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