CLEVELAND, Ohio — A single ticket sold in California matched the winning numbers from the Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, Mega Millions drawing, winning a $1.22 billion jackpot.

Although the winner of the $1.22 billion jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, was in California, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes in Ohio.

After no one matched all the Mega Millions numbers Tuesday night, the jackpot has swollen to an estimated $1.15 billion for Friday’s drawing, causing many Miami Valley residents to dream. Even if the jackpot were to arrive a few days late,