Breaking News: California Ticket Wins $1.22 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot!
On December 27, 2024, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions lottery, winning an astounding $1.22 billion jackpot
Winning Numbers:
- White Balls: 3, 7, 37, 49, 55
- Mega Ball: 6
The winning ticket was purchased at a Circle K gas station located at 3505 Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, California
Prize Details:
The winner has two options for claiming the prize:
- Annuity Option: The full jackpot amount of $1.22 billion, paid out over 30 annual installments.
- Cash Option: A lump sum payment of approximately $549.7 million. The Sun
Additional Winners:
In addition to the grand prize winner, several other players secured significant prizes:
- Five tickets matched all five white balls, earning $1 million each. These tickets were sold in Arizona, Missouri, Texas, and California.
- Across the U.S., 157 tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball to win the game’s third-tier prize. Among these, 28 tickets are worth $30,000 each because they included the optional Megaplier option, while the other 129 third-tier winning tickets take home $10,000 each.
About Mega Millions:
Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, known for its large jackpots.
- Drawings: Held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Ticket Cost: $2 per play.
- How to Play: Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
- Odds of Winning the Jackpot: Approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
Claiming Prizes:
Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket immediately and consult with financial and legal professionals before claiming their prize.
In California, winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize.
Next Drawing:
The Mega Millions jackpot has now reset to its starting value of $20 million for the next drawing, scheduled for December 31, 2024.
Responsible Gaming:
While the prospect of winning large sums is enticing, it’s important to play responsibly.
Lottery officials remind players to set a budget and not spend more than they can afford to lose.
The December 27, 2024, Mega Millions drawing has created a new multimillionaire in California.
As the winner steps forward to claim their prize, the nation watches with anticipation.
Remember, the next chance to win is just around the corner, but always play responsibly.
For a visual representation of the winning numbers, you can watch the official Mega Millions drawing here:
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