In Short
- A mega millions jackpot of $1.13 billion was won in new jersey.
- Thirteen other tickets won at least $1 million.
- Powerball jackpot hits $865 million for the upcoming draw.
TFD – Dive into the world of lotteries with the latest news on Mega Millions and Powerball, showcasing jackpot winners and upcoming draws.
The projected $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot was won on Tuesday by a single ticket purchased in New Jersey; according to the lottery, this is likely to be the fifth-largest reward ever awarded in the history of the game.
The winning numbers on Tuesday were Mega Ball 4; 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and so on.
Not immediately known were the specific location in New Jersey where the winning ticket was purchased. According to the lottery, the holder has the choice to accept an anticipated lump sum payment of $537.5 million or choose to receive the entire jackpot in annual payments.
Thirteen additional tickets—two from Georgia, two from Florida, and one each from California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio—won at least $1 million by matching the first five balls in Tuesday’s drawing, according to the lottery.
The largest-ever Mega Millions grand prize of $1.602 billion was won by a ticket that was bought in Neptune Beach, Florida, seven months prior to Tuesday’s jackpot win, according to Mega Millions.
Since two Californian players won a $394 million reward on December 8, this is the first time a Mega Millions jackpot has been won.
This week, lottery players will have another opportunity to take home a sizable sum of money, as this Wednesday’s Powerball drawing is expected to yield an estimated $865 million in jackpot value, making it the fifth largest in the history of the game. According to Powerball, the winner of the drawing on Wednesday would have the option of receiving the jackpot in yearly payments or a lump sum payout of an estimated $416.1 million, both before taxes.
The previous winning ticket for the Powerball jackpot, estimated to be worth $842.4 million, came from a ticket in Michigan on January 1.
Thirty-six consecutive Powerball drawings have passed with no grand prize winner. According to the lottery, there is a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning any reward in a Powerball drawing, and a 1 in 292.2 million chance of hitting the jackpot.
Conclusion
The excitement of lottery winnings continues as Mega Millions and Powerball offer massive jackpots, making dreams come true for lucky winners.
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