Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery, so each state's rules may vary. In some states, winning tickets can be redeemed at local authorized sellers under a certain dollar amount.

Mega Millions is played in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The five states that do not participate in this lottery are Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and ...

At $348 million, it’s the largest lottery jackpot won in Virginia, and the lucky winner already has their eyes on a big ...

Nora Beseman, of Story City, won the $500,000 prize on a $50 Mega Bucks scratch ticket she bought at a Hy-Vee store in Ames.