Mega Millions Drawing Faced Delays Before Announcing $148M Jackpot Winner

Mega Millions drawing on 4/16 was delayed over an hour due to "technical difficulties" before winning numbers were finally announced after midnight. The jackpot was an estimated $148 million.

Winning numbers for 4/16 were 21, 26, 36, 44, 59 and Megaball 2. Megaplier was 4x.

Next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, 4/19. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 pm.

You can play Mega Millions in 45 states plus DC and the US Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each, or $3 with the Megaplier.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about 300 million to 1. Matching all 5 white balls wins a $1 million prize.