Summary of Mega Millions $1.13 Billion Jackpot Win
On Tuesday night, a historic Mega Millions jackpot of $1.13 billion was won by a lucky individual who purchased a single ticket at a ShopRite liquor store in Neptune Township, New Jersey. The winning numbers for this remarkable jackpot were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and the gold Mega Ball 4.
Key Points:
- The winning ticket remains unclaimed as the winner has yet to come forward, as confirmed by the lottery officials.
- Thirteen tickets from various states matched five numbers, each winning $1 million, with one ticket having a multiplier that increased the prize to $2 million.
- This marks the sixth time this year that the Mega Millions jackpot has exceeded $1 billion, making it the fifth-largest payout in the game’s history.
- Prior to this win, there had been no jackpot winner in 30 consecutive drawings, with the last win occurring on December 8.
- The cash value of the jackpot is $537.5 million, which can be claimed either as a lump sum or in 29 annual payments.
- The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, according to official statistics.
- Mega Millions is played in 45 states across the US, along with Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands, with each ticket costing $2.
- The largest Mega Millions win to date was a $1.6 billion jackpot claimed on August 8, 2023.
