Clevelanders might want to check those glove compartments, junk drawers, and coat pockets. Last night's Mega Millions drawing served up the white-ball numbers 48, 51, 60, 63, and 66, with Mega Ball 20, for an advertised jackpot of $467 million and an estimated cash option of about $211 million. No jackpot-winning ticket has been publicly announced so far, which means the pot will either be claimed by a single buyer or roll into Friday's drawing. If you bought a ticket, put your name on the back and stash it somewhere safe to protect your claim. Smaller prizes can still be cashed at retailers or through state lottery offices.
Winning numbers and prize breakdown
The official winning combination for the June 23 drawing is 48-51-60-63-66 plus Mega Ball 20, and the advertised annuity jackpot was $467 million with a cash value of about $211 million, according to Mega Millions. Matching all five white balls without the Mega Ball typically pays $2 million before any multiplier is applied, while lower-tier prizes start at $10. Any multiplier printed on a ticket can boost non-jackpot payouts, which is why it is worth checking every line carefully.
How to check and claim a prize
For a quick rundown on the drawing and how to see if you hit it big, local coverage is available from Cleveland.com. If you bought your ticket in Ohio, sign the back immediately and contact the Ohio Lottery Commission for larger claims. The commission lists its headquarters at 615 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH, along with a customer service line for guidance on next steps. Claim rules and tax withholding vary by state, so anyone who purchased tickets elsewhere should check their own state lottery's official website for specific instructions.
Odds and what happens next
The odds of matching all six numbers and taking home the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336, according to Mega Millions. If no one matches all six numbers, the jackpot will roll to the next scheduled drawing on Friday, June 26, with the advertised amount increasing until a ticket hits every number.
Even the so-called consolation wins can be meaningful, so it is worth checking multipliers and prize tables on your state lottery website and keeping any ticket in a safe spot until you are sure of the result. This story will be updated when officials confirm a jackpot winner or announce where a winning ticket was sold.
