California Ticket Wins Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.22 Billion
A lucky ticket sold in California matched all numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot, winning a staggering $1.22 billion on December 27, 2024
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Cottonwood: Can you believe it? Someone in California just hit the Mega Millions jackpot worth a jaw-dropping $1.22 billion! They matched all six numbers in the drawing on December 27, 2024.
This jackpot is huge, ranking as the ninth largest in U.S. history and the fifth biggest in Mega Millions. The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the Mega Ball was 6. The cash option for this win is a cool $549.7 million.
So, where did this lucky ticket come from? It was sold at a Circle K gas station on Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, California. Talk about a lucky stop for someone!
But wait, there’s more! Two other tickets sold in California, along with one each in Arizona, Missouri, and Texas, matched five numbers (but not the Mega Ball) and won $1 million each. Not too shabby!
If you’re wondering about the next Mega Millions drawing, it’s set for Tuesday, and the jackpot resets to an estimated $20 million. Tickets are just $2, and you can add the Megaplier for an extra buck to boost your winnings.
So, if you’re feeling lucky, maybe grab a ticket and see if you can join the ranks of the mega winners!