Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot is the third largest in US history. The winning ticket was sold in Michigan. Jordan Culver, USA TODAY Replay Video If you purchased a Mega Millions ticket from Michigan, pay close attention. The $1 billion jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket, the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history, was sold in Michigan, according to the Mega Millions website. Friday's winning numbers were 4, 26, 42, 50, 60 and Mega Ball 24. The Mega Millions top prize had been growing since Sept. 15, when a winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin. The fifth-largest lottery jackpot in the country's history was claimed Wednesday. The $731.1 million Powerball jackpot was won in Maryland, with a cash-only payout for that massive prize worth $546 million.