California players win big as Mega Millions jackpot grows – AOL

Several lottery players in California are celebrating recent big wins ahead of Friday night’s $215 million Mega Millions drawing.

While Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, one lucky ticket from Southern California matched four numbers plus the Mega Ball for a $75,723 payday.

That ticket, which included a 3X multiplier, was sold at Hawaii Super Market at 120 E. Valley Blvd. in San Gabriel, according to California Lottery officials.

Another recent Mega Millions winner also crossed the million-dollar mark.

William Hawkins won more than $1.2 million after matching five numbers and missing only the Mega Ball in the Jan. 23 drawing. Hawkins purchased his ticket, which also had a 3X multiplier, at the ARCO station at 280 W. Nuevo Road in Perris.

Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing takes place at 8 p.m. Ticket sales close at 7:45 p.m. on the day of the draw.

Meanwhile, two more Californians took home $1 million prizes playing Power 10s Scratchers, lottery officials said.

Ronald Franz won his million with a ticket purchased from Rosewood’s Restaurant in Cerritos. In Northern California, Margaret Davs collected her million with a game bought at Hillcrest Liquor & Food in Antioch.

California Lottery funds are used by public schools across the state to provide classrooms with technology and students with hands-on learning materials.

Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.