Mega Millions player wins big in Western WA. Here’s where ticket was sold
One lucky lottery player struck it rich after buying a winning Mega Millions ticket at a Western Washington gas station, according to lottery officials.
The lottery player matched four white balls and the blue Mega Ball to win $10,000 in the Tuesday, May 26, drawing, according to Washington’s Lottery.
The player used a multiplier to quadruple their winnings, bringing the total prize to $50,000.
Here’s what to know:
Where was lucky Mega Millions ticket sold?
The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a 76 gas station at 16850 International Blvd. in SeaTac, according to a Washington’s Lottery spokesperson.
It takes roughly half an hour to drive from Tacoma to SeaTac.
What were winning Mega Millions numbers?
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing were 1, 5, 49, 51 and 59 with a Mega Ball of 7, according to the Washington’s Lottery website.
When’s the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is on Friday, May 29 at 7:59 p.m.
How big is the current Mega Millions jackpot?
As of Tuesday, May 26, the Mega Millions jackpot was at $331 million, with a cash option of $145.2 million.
How to play Mega Millions lottery game
Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 U.S. states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Players can pick six numbers from two different groups, choosing five numbers from one to 70 for the white balls and one number from one to 24.
Alternative, players can choose the Easy Pick/Quick Pick option and have numbers selected for them.
“You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing,” the national Mega Millions webiste said. “In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.”
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 290,472,336, according to the national Mega Millions website.
This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Mega Millions player wins big in Western WA. Here’s where ticket was sold."