April's $20 million Mega Millions was won in New York, the state's 43rd jackpot win! Is geography in your favor? Here are the luckiest states in America for hitting the Mega Millions jackpot.
Mega Millions States
Mega Millions is in 47 juridsictions; 45 states plus Washginton, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Of all the Mega Millions states, 28 have won Mega Millions jackpots—some more than others! Is geography in your favor? Here are the luckiest states in America for hitting the Mega Millions jackpot.
As always, take this list with a grain of salt. South Carolina, for example, has only won 1 Mega Millions jackpot—but it was a pretty historic one. (#MegaBillions forever).
Plus, there are five states that don’t have state lotteries: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Mississippi's state lottery is still relatively new—it began selling Mega Millions tickets in January 2020. Learn more about how to play Mega Millions here.
Mega Millions Jackpot Winners By State
| State | Jackpots Won | Year of Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | 2023 |
| California | 33 | 2022 |
| New Jersey | 22 | 2020 |
| Ohio | 20 | 2019 |
| Michigan | 18 | 2021 |
| Georgia | 17 | 2016 |
| Illinois | 14 | 2022 |
| Texas | 13 | 2019 |
| Maryland | 11 | 2014 |
| Virginia | 9 | 2016 |
| Washington | 5 | 2016 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | 2021 |
| Florida | 3 | 2022 |
| Arizona | 2 | 2021 |
| Indiana | 2 | 2016 |
| Missouri | 2 |
2019 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 2011 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 2022 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 2017 |
| Idaho | 1 | 2011 |
| Kansas | 1 | 2012 |
| Maine | 1 | 2023 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 2022 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 2019 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 2018 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 2018 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 2020 |
| Colorado | 0 |
N/A |
| Connecticut | 0 |
N/A |
| Delaware | 0 |
N/A |
| District of Columbia | 0 |
N/A |
| Iowa | 0 |
N/A |
| Kentucky | 0 |
N/A |
| Louisiana | 0 |
N/A |
| Mississippi | 0 |
N/A |
| Montana | 0 |
N/A |
| Nebraska | 0 |
N/A |
| New Mexico | 0 |
N/A |
| North Dakota | 0 |
N/A |
| Oklahoma | 0 |
N/A |
| Oregon | 0 |
N/A |
| South Dakota | 0 |
N/A |
| Vermont | 0 |
N/A |
| Virgin Islands | 0 |
N/A |
| West Virginia | 0 |
N/A |
| Wyoming | 0 |
N/A |
*Updated as of Mega Millions jackpot win in New York on April 14, 2023
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