Wisconsin
Check your numbers for Friday, March 15 for the Mega Millions $792 million jackpot
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Will Mega Millions make you a multimillionaire overnight?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, March 12 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $792 million for Friday, March 15.
The winning numbers for Mega Millions on Friday were 13-25-50-51-66 and the Mega Ball was 6. Megaplier was 5x.
Tuesday’s numbers were 2-16-31-57-64 and the Mega Ball was 24. Megaplier was 3x.
Tickets start at $2 apiece. Below is what to know about lottery odds, how long you have to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Wisconsin, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
How much was Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Friday, March 15?
An estimated $792 million with a cash option of $381.8 million.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Prizes for Wisconsin Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. You can find a list of expired tickets, or those expiring soon, on the Wisconsin Lottery website.
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery property tax relief fund.
What are the odds of winning a Mega Millions lottery game?
Mega Millions drawings are held at 10 p.m. CDT Tuesday and Friday. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Mega Millions the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24 chance of winning a prize, megamillions.com says. Players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance to match all six numbers whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
How do you claim a lottery prize in Wisconsin?
That depends on how much you won.
For prizes up to $599:
- You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery retail.
- At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. to allow enough time to process your ticket.
- Tickets can also be mailed to:
Prizes
P.O. Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes between $600 and $199,999:
- Prizes can be claimed in-person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow enough time to process your ticket.
- Tickets can also be signed and mailed to:
Prizes
P.O. Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes exceeding $200,000:
- Prizes must be claimed in-person at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule a time to process the ticket.
When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?
As of March 15, 2024, there have been nine lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion.
- 9. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
- 8. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
- 7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
- 6. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
- 5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
- 4. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: A single ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
- 3. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
- 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing, Oct. 11, 2023: A single ticket won from California.
- 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California
What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of March 15, 2024.
- 10. $842.4 million Powerball drawing, Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan
- 9. $1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing, Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- 8. $1.08 billion Powerball drawing, July 19, 2023; California
- 7. $1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing, July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 6. $1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing, Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- 5. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing, Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 4. $1.58 billion Mega Millions drawing, Aug. 8, 2023; Florida
- 3. $1.586 billion Powerball drawing, Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing, Oct. 11, 2023; California
- 1. $2.04 billion Powerball drawing, Nov. 7, 2022; California
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Dec. 21, 2025
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 21, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Midday: 0-7-9
Evening: 4-2-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Midday: 9-7-3-0
Evening: 7-7-5-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Midday: 03-06-08-09-10-14-15-16-19-20-22
Evening: 02-05-07-12-13-14-15-16-20-21-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
03-08-19-25-28
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
04-10-27-30-33-39, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Wisconsin
Pat Fitzgerald targeting former Wisconsin coach for assistant role
Former Wisconsin cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat is Michigan State’s target for its next defensive backs coach, according to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
The Spartans are rebuilding their coaching staff after the recent hire of longtime Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, who last coached in 2022, is tasked with turning around a Michigan State program that has not registered a winning season since 2021.
Poteat would bring extensive experience to the Spartans’ secondary. The longtime NFL cornerback has coached the position for the last decade. He started at Kent State in 2015-16, then spent four seasons at Toledo, two at Wisconsin (2021-22), and finally the last three at Iowa State. Poteat was part of a 2021 Wisconsin defensive coaching staff that led the unit to program and Power Four-best marks.
Wisconsin hosts Michigan State at Camp Randall Stadium in 2026. The Spartans’ early-season form under their new coaching staff will be worth watching.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 20, 2025
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 20, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
04-05-28-52-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
Midday: 0-8-4
Evening: 4-1-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
Midday: 0-8-8-6
Evening: 1-5-3-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
Midday: 01-02-03-04-06-07-09-10-12-15-17
Evening: 03-04-05-07-10-12-13-14-15-18-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
07-09-10-15-30
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
01-02-03-16-21-33, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
02-10-15-27-32-45
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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