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.

LIST: 10 biggest Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots won in US lottery history The Mega Millions jackpot roll started on April 16 until July 29, and the state of Illinois was also a big winner.

A lottery ticket vending machine displays the current value of Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing on Jan. 9, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images

At $348 million, it’s the largest lottery jackpot won in Virginia, and the lucky winner already has their eyes on a big purchase: a zero-radius riding lawn mower.

The Powerball jackpot rose to $565 million—the year’s biggest lottery prize so far—after none of the purchased tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, but the eventual winner is likely to take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes. The six numbers drawn on Wednesday night were 4, 11, 40, 44, 50, and red Powerball 4.

A scratch-off lottery ticket worth $3 million was sold at a gas station right outside of an Altoona apartment complex. The big winner was a $30 scratch-off game called “Mega Bucks.” The ticket was sold at Sandy’s (formerly Nic’s Grab and Go) on California Avenue,