National News Until the current illustration, nobody had actually matched all 6 numbers and won the Mega Millions prize given that Dec. 8.
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By Associated Press
upgraded on March 27, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)– Someone in New Jersey conquered the chances Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions prize, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.
The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and the gold Mega Ball 4. The winning ticket was offered in New Jersey, according the Mega Millions site.
Till the most recent illustration, nobody had actually matched all 6 numbers and won the Mega Millions prize given that Dec. 8. That totaled up to 30 straight illustrations without a huge winner.
It’s difficult to win the Mega Millions prize due to the fact that the chances are so long, at 1 in 302.6 million.
The reward is the 8th biggest in U.S. lotto history.
The $1.13 billion prize is for a winner who is paid through an annuity, with a preliminary payment and after that 29 yearly payments. The majority of winners select a money payment, which would be $537.5 million.
The next huge U.S. lottery game illustration will be Wednesday night for an approximated $865 million Powerball prize. Nobody has actually won that reward given that New Year’s Day, producing 36 illustrations without a winner.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball likewise is played in those states in addition to Washington, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
