We have a winner! See where $800M Mega Millions ticket was sold

We have a winner! Finally someone caught it $800 million Mega Millions jackpotBeen up for grabs for over four months.

According to the Mega Millions website, a lucky winner in Florida won the grand prize on Tuesday, July 28. The jackpot, which has a cash value of $344.2 million, is Mega Millions’ third jackpot win of the year and the tenth largest jackpot in the history of the game.

The winner will have two options: take home a one-time lump sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.

There have been 38 drawings since the last Mega Millions jackpot was won on St. Patrick’s Day in March. Ohio took him home $60 million jackpot.

Here’s what you need to know about the Mega Millions drawing.

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What were the winning numbers?

The winning numbers for Tuesday’s Mega Millions lottery are: 34-48-49-59–70. Mega Ball 12.

Has anyone else won the Mega Millions prize?

Two more people won the Mega Millions Match 5 Prize.

One person from New York won the Match 5 prize of $3 million, while one person from Illinois won the Match 5 prize of $5 million.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Friday, July 31 at 11pm ET. The jackpot has been reset to $50 million since someone won the grand prize.

Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots

• $1.602 billion in Florida on August 8, 2023

• $1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018

• $1.348 billion in Maine on January 1, 2023

• $1.337 billion in Illinois on July 29, 2022

• $1.269 billion in California on December 27, 2024

• $1.128 billion in New Jersey on March 26, 2024

• $1.05 billion in Michigan on January 22, 2021

• $983 million in Georgia on November 14, 2025

• $810 million in Texas on September 10, 2024

• $800 million in Florida on July 28, 2026

What is Mega Millions?

Mega Millions one The lottery was played in 45 statesDistrict of Columbia and US Virgin Islands.

Each ticket costs $5, and players can choose six numbers from two separate number pools – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball) – or they can choose Easy Pick/Quick Pick.

You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in one draw. If there is more than one winner of the jackpot, the jackpot prize will be shared.

How long does it take for people to claim the Mega Millions prize?

Accordingly Mega MillionsThe time period for collecting winnings varies from state to state. However, normally the period varies from 90 days to one year from the date of the draw.

Mega Millions officials encourage players to apply to their local state lotteries for certain claiming periods.

How to play Mega Millions?

To play Mega Millions, you need to purchase a ticket. You can do this at a variety of places, including your local grocery store, gas station, or even your grocery store.

In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased online.

After purchasing your ticket, you need to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered 1 to 70. The Golden Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.

If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of choosing, “Quick Selection” or a “Easy Choice.“ These options allow the computer to generate random numbers for you.

Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add the “Megaplier”.

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