Mega Millions jackpot grows to $565 million, but one California player did hit it big

The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $565 million, though a California winner still cashed in after Friday night’s draw.

“If the jackpot is won on Tuesday, it would be the sixth-largest prize in the history of the game!,” the website megamillions.com stated.

A five-number winner among Friday’s pool of $510 million was sold at a 7-Eleven in Long Beach, according to the California Lottery. The winning numbers were 15, 21, 32, 38 and 62 with a Mega number of 8.

There were 199,241 total winning tickets in California ranging from $2 for having just the Mega number to $625,892 for having five numbers but not the Mega.

Another ticket with five numbers was sold in Illinois.

Mega Millions drawings are Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:59 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at lottery retailers or vending machines for $2.