Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California
The Mega Millions jackpot has been won by a lucky ticket holder in California, with the winning ticket for the $1.22 billion prize being sold in the Golden State. The record-breaking jackpot is the largest in Mega Millions history and the second-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 10, 17, 35, 59, 62 and Mega Ball 5. The lucky ticket holder has not yet come forward to claim their prize, but they have up to a year to do so. The jackpot was the result of 40 consecutive drawings without a winner, leading to the massive prize amount.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are incredibly slim, at 1 in 302.5 million. Despite the long odds, millions of people across the country purchase tickets for the chance to win big. The excitement surrounding the huge jackpot only grows as it continues to roll over and increase in value.
The winning ticket was sold at a Safeway store in Moraga, a small town in the San Francisco Bay Area. The store will receive a bonus of $1 million for selling the winning ticket. The identity of the winner remains a mystery, but they are now officially a billionaire thanks to their lucky ticket.
The Mega Millions jackpot has captured the attention of people across the country, with many dreaming of what they would do with such a massive windfall. From buying a new home to traveling the world to helping out family and friends, the possibilities are endless for the lucky winner.
As the winner comes forward to claim their prize, they will have the option to take the jackpot as an annuity paid out over 30 years or as a lump sum cash payment. Either way, the winner is sure to be set for life with the incredible sum of money they have won.
The Mega Millions jackpot win in California is a reminder of the life-changing potential of playing the lottery. While the odds of winning may be slim, someone has to win eventually, and it could be you. So next time you see a huge jackpot up for grabs, don’t hesitate to grab a ticket and try your luck. You never know, you could be the next big winner.
