The Mega Millions mania has gone rampant as the jackpot continued to grow, reaching an astonishing $395 million recently. The lucky numbers for the draw on Friday, Dec. 15 were 10-20-28-40-54, plus the Mega Ball was 12, with the Megaplier being 2x. The winning ticket, which matched 5 numbers, was purchased in Illinois, earning a lucky winner a $1 million prize.
However, the good news is that the game is not over yet, with the Mega Millions jackpot increasing to an eye-popping $41 million, accompanied by the cash option of $20.4 million. With so much at stake, the odds are high and people across the nation are eagerly buying tickets for a chance at the multimillion-dollar payday.
This spark of excitement has also led to a frenzy of questions about how the winnings are claimed and the possibility of remaining anonymous. Players are also inquiring whether they would be eligible to claim a prize in one state and redeem it in another.
Aside from the Mega Millions jackpot, many are eyeing the Powerball jackpot, which recently dropped back down into the millions after reaching nearly $2 billion with a ticket sold in California winning.
In addition, as the jackpot rolls over, and another chance at winning awaits in the next draw, the frenzy of people seeking to cash in on their $2 tickets intensifies, making the news of the largest lottery prize claimed in the United States even more relevant. The jackpot climbs to $2.04 billion in November with a single ticket purchased in California.
As ticket sales continue to soar, the Mega Millions and Powerball have had the most significant lotteries in U.S. history, making those lucky enough to match the numbers on their ticket instant millionaires and the potential to become one of the country’s largest lottery winners.