This article recap centers on the latest Mega Millions drawing. A ticket sold in Inglewood, California, came up just short of the jackpot by matching four white balls and the Mega Ball with a 2x multiplier.
No one hit the $90 million prize. Still, the ever-popular multi-state game produced a flurry of smaller wins and sparked talk of a new six- to seven-figure jackpot.
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For Marin County readers, the story echoes the same thrill many San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Sausalito households chase. It’s that feeling when you grab a quick lottery ticket on a Friday night or after a day at the Canal in Corte Madera.
Latest Mega Millions drawing: a snapshot
The winning numbers drawn on Friday, April 3 were 31, 45, 62, 63, and 68. The Mega Ball was 15.
The ticket that captured this near-miss was sold at San’s Liquor Store at 7911 S. Van Ness Ave., about 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The 2x multiplier boosted the prize for four white balls plus the Mega Ball to $67,276.
- Across the United States, more than 175,000 tickets won prizes ranging from $10 to $40,000 in that drawing.
- A separate ticket from Texas snagged $100,000 with a 10x multiplier, turning that prize into $1,000,000.
- No one won the $90 million jackpot; the prize pool is now estimated to grow to $100 million for the next drawing, with a cash option around $44.7 million.
The next drawing was scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. Mega Millions tickets cost $5 each.
Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. PT. The game runs in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What this means for investment and odds
For Marin families watching the numbers roll in from our hillside towns to the Bay shoreline, the odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336. California-based players aren’t the only ones feeling the buzz—California alone reported more than 20,000 tickets winning prizes in the same drawing.
If you’re curious about how the multiplier changes the prize, remember that a 2x multiplier can significantly improve the payout for certain secondary wins. The jackpot itself remains a long shot, but hey, someone’s gotta win eventually, right?
Marin County angle: where locals buy and what to watch for
From San Rafael to Novato, and over to Mill Valley and Tiburon, Marin residents know you don’t have to drive far to grab a Mega Millions ticket at a local retailer. Maybe you’re strolling down Larkspur Plaza or shopping along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Anselmo.
The story of an Inglewood ticket reminds Marin shoppers that luck can come from anywhere. Even if the winning numbers don’t come from our own zip codes, hope stays alive.
- San Rafael and Novato shoppers can check with neighborhood markets and bodegas for ticket availability and regional cutoff times on drawing days.
- Retail hubs in Mill Valley and Sausalito often feature lottery kiosks and quick-purchase options for locals heading to the waterfront.
- In Corte Madera and Larkspur, plan a quick lottery stop after a day at the farmer’s market or the Village.
Tips for Marin players
Whether you’re a weekend player in Fairfax or a regular at a corner store in Ross, keep these practical pointers in mind:
- Know the draw schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 p.m. PT.
- Understand the price and odds: $5 per ticket, jackpot odds of 1 in 290,472,336.
- Buy responsibly: set a budget and treat lottery play as entertainment, not a plan for finances.
- Check expiration and cutoff times at your local Marin retailer to make sure your ticket’s good for the upcoming draw.
Staying responsible: resources for help
Gambling can be harmful for some people. If you ever feel like things are slipping out of control, you can call 1-800-522-4700, the national gambling hotline.
The National Council on Problem Gambling also offers helpful resources. In Marin County, folks in San Rafael, Novato, and nearby areas really value responsible play.
Here is the source article for this story: California player wins five-figure Mega Millions prize. Where was ticket sold?
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