
California:
Many times God writes a person’s fate with a golden pen. You may also be wondering why I am saying this. Actually, a similar case was seen in America, after knowing which you will be completely shocked. According to the information, a Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in California, America has won a historic jackpot of $1.22 billion. According to the report, this is the fifth biggest prize in the history of the American lottery game ‘Mega Millions’. In this draw held on Friday night, the winner got all the six numbers. However, the winner has not emerged yet. If you look closely, this is a huge amount.
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Mega Millions, the lottery provider company, said the ticket was sold in the state of California, after the six winning numbers were announced on Friday night. The identity of the winner is not yet clear. Mega Millions has said that the winner has not been revealed yet, so the question is arising whether the winner is aware of it or not.
The winner can claim the entire $1.22 billion in annual payments over a period of 30 years or opt for a lump sum cash payment of $549.7 million before taxes. The prize is the fifth-largest jackpot in history offered by Mega Millions – which sells tickets in 45 states.
Highest amount won so far
- $648 million, December 17, 2013: Two winners in California and Georgia
- $1.602 billion, August 8, 2023: Won in Florida
- $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018: won in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023: Won in Maine
- $1.337 billion: July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
- $1.1 billion, March 23, 2024: Won in New Jersey
- $1.05 billion, January 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
- $970 million: current jackpot
- $800 million, September 10, 2024: Won in Texas
- $656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland