A massive Mega Millions jackpot of an estimated $1.22 billion was claimed in Friday night’s drawing, with the lucky ticket purchased in California.
The winning numbers for Tuesday’s draw were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold Mega Ball was 6, accompanied by a 3X Megaplier.
This colossal jackpot ranks as the fifth-largest in Mega Millions history. Beyond the grand prize, four other players matched all five white balls, earning $1 million each. These winners hailed from California (two), Arizona, Missouri, and Texas.
The $1.22 billion prize comes with a one-time cash payout option of $549.7 million. Winners also have the choice of an annuity, paid out as an immediate sum followed by 29 annual payments, though most opt for the cash. The odds of winning the grand prize remain a staggering 1 in 302,575,350.
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This jackpot win comes after a nearly four-month gap; the previous Mega Millions jackpot, worth $810 million, was won on September 10 by a player in Texas. It marks yet another momentous prize in the game’s history.
Mega Millions Draw
The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever recorded was $1.602 billion, claimed in Florida on August 8, 2023. This prize remains the third-largest lottery win for a single ticket, trailing behind two record-setting Powerball jackpots of $2.04 billion and $1.765 billion, both won in California in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
The next Mega Millions drawing, set for Tuesday, features a starting jackpot of $20 million with a $9 million cash option. Tickets are available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with sales closing at 9:45 p.m. on the day of the draw.
Source: ZiMetro
