A record jackpot-winning ticket of at least $1.35 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the history of the United States, was sold in the northern state of Maine.&nbsp;As per a Reuters report, the winning ticket with the one billion plus jackpot cost only $2 and it matched all six numbers. It was sold at the Hometown Gas &amp; Grill convenience store in Lebanon, Maine.&nbsp;

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Reuters reports that the winning numbers were 30, 43, 45, 46 and 61. The power ball was 14.

14 other tickets matched all five numbers to win the lottery’s second-tier prize of $1 million.

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The ticket holder, who is yet to be identified, has the choice of a lump-sum payment of $723.5 million or an annual payout over 30 years.

Al-Jazeera reports that the winner overcame steep odds of 1 in 302.6 million, to claim the jackpot that even after three months had remained unclaimed.

Reportedly, this is Maine’s first-ever Mega Millions jackpot.

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“Congratulations to the Maine State Lottery, which has just won its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot,” said Ohio Lottery director Pat McDonald, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium.

“It’s the fourth billion-dollar jackpot in Mega Millions history,” he added.

About half of the lottery proceeds from the sale of each Mega Millions ticket remain in the state where the ticket was sold. As per Reuters, this money is then used to support lottery beneficiaries, such as education or public employee pensions and retailer commissions.

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A record jackpot-winning ticket of at least $1.35 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the history of the United States, was sold in the northern state of Maine.

A record jackpot-winning ticket of at least $1.35 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the history of the United States, was sold in the northern state of Maine. As per a Reuters report, the winning ticket with the one billion plus jackpot cost only $2 and it matched all six numbers. It was sold at the Hometown Gas & Grill convenience store in Lebanon, Maine. Watch | US: Powerball lottery finds winner; new jackpot eclipses previous record of $1.58 bn Reuters reports that the winning numbers were 30, 43, 45, 46 and 61. The power ball was 14. 14 other tickets matched all five numbers to win the lottery’s second-tier prize of $1 million. Also read | US: No winners since Oct. 14, Mega Millions jackpot prize money crosses $1 billion mark The ticket holder, who is yet to be identified, has the choice of a lump-sum payment of $723.5 million or an annual payout over 30 years. Al-Jazeera reports that the winner overcame steep odds of 1 in 302.6 million, to claim the jackpot that even after three months had remained unclaimed. Reportedly, this is Maine’s first-ever Mega Millions jackpot. Also read | Mega Millions Jackpot 2023: Date, time, prize money, result, ticket prize and live streaming details “Congratulations to the Maine State Lottery, which has just won its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot,” said Ohio Lottery director Pat McDonald, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium. “It’s the fourth billion-dollar jackpot in Mega Millions history,” he added. About half of the lottery proceeds from the sale of each Mega Millions ticket remain in the state where the ticket was sold. As per Reuters, this money is then used to support lottery beneficiaries, such as education or public employee pensions and retailer commissions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

$2 lottery ticket in Maine wins $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot

The prize for the Mega Millions jackpot has soared again to an estimated $1.35 billion for the next draw after the winning ticket for the jackpot went unclaimed. The numbers drawn Tuesday night, which no ticket matched were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9.

“The jackpot has rolled again, keeping everyone who follows Mega Millions in suspense for yet another drawing. Now at $1.35 billion, the Mega Millions jackpot is moving up and making history as the second highest Mega Millions jackpot ever,” Pat McDonald, the head of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a statement Wednesday morning, The Washington Post reported.

The next drawing is set for Friday night for the estimated $1.35 billion prize, which would be worth about $708 million if the winner chooses the cash option. If it were to be won, it would rank second only to the $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize that was won in South Carolina in 2018, according to the lottery.

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“While many consider Friday the 13th an unlucky day, it has been rewarding for Mega Millions players over the years, with six previous jackpots won on such a day. There’s a chance for another this Friday, and it’s a big one!” the lottery said in a news release on Wednesday, CNN reported.

In 2009 and 2015, New York and Ohio residents also won prizes on Friday the 13th. Along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, 45 other states participate in the Mega Millions lottery.

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State and local taxes may also be a factor depending on the winner's residence and the location of where they purchased the winning ticket. It is difficult to determine the precise amount as each state has different tax regulations pertaining to lottery winnings and income.

Players continue to buy tickets despite the game's slim chance of winning -- 1 in 302.6 million -- as the value of the top prize keeps growing.

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The prize for the Mega Millions jackpot has soared again to an estimated $1.35 billion for the next draw after the winning ticket for the jackpot went unclaimed.

The prize for the Mega Millions jackpot has soared again to an estimated $1.35 billion for the next draw after the winning ticket for the jackpot went unclaimed. The numbers drawn Tuesday night, which no ticket matched were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9. “The jackpot has rolled again, keeping everyone who follows Mega Millions in suspense for yet another drawing. Now at $1.35 billion, the Mega Millions jackpot is moving up and making history as the second highest Mega Millions jackpot ever,” Pat McDonald, the head of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a statement Wednesday morning, The Washington Post reported. The next drawing is set for Friday night for the estimated $1.35 billion prize, which would be worth about $708 million if the winner chooses the cash option. If it were to be won, it would rank second only to the $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize that was won in South Carolina in 2018, according to the lottery. Also Read | US: No winners since Oct. 14, Mega Millions jackpot prize money crosses $1 billion mark “While many consider Friday the 13th an unlucky day, it has been rewarding for Mega Millions players over the years, with six previous jackpots won on such a day. There’s a chance for another this Friday, and it’s a big one!” the lottery said in a news release on Wednesday, CNN reported. In 2009 and 2015, New York and Ohio residents also won prizes on Friday the 13th. Along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, 45 other states participate in the Mega Millions lottery. Watch | Americans race to buy mega millions lottery tickets State and local taxes may also be a factor depending on the winner's residence and the location of where they purchased the winning ticket. It is difficult to determine the precise amount as each state has different tax regulations pertaining to lottery winnings and income. Players continue to buy tickets despite the game's slim chance of winning -- 1 in 302.6 million -- as the value of the top prize keeps growing. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.35 Billion for next drawing after winning ticket went unclaimed

The Mega Millions jackpot has crossed the USD 1 billion mark as no one won the previous pot that contained USD 940 million on Friday night, NBC news reported citing game officials. Friday's winning numbers were 3, 20, 46, 59, 63 and Mega Ball 13. Nobody hit the jackpot.

On Friday night, odds of anyone hitting the jackpot were extremely slim (1 in 302.6 million).

No one has hit the Mega Million jackpot since October 14 last year. At that time, the jackpot was worth USD 502 million.

Now the prize money totals USD 1.1 billion. If anyone wins this, it will be the third-highest jackpot hit in the US. Second highest amount, USD 1.3 billion, was bagged in the month of July last year.

The largest Mega Million jackpot was hit in 2018 by a person who chose to remain anonymous.

These figures may look really big, but they dwarf compared to the largest jackpot hit in the US.

In November last year, the largest ever jackpot in the US was won. It was worth USD $2.04 billion.&nbsp;Mega Millions jackpot is played in 45 states in the US.&nbsp;

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The Mega Millions jackpot has crossed the USD 1 billion mark as no one won the previous pot that contained USD 940 million on Friday night, NBC news reported citing game officials.

The Mega Millions jackpot has crossed the USD 1 billion mark as no one won the previous pot that contained USD 940 million on Friday night, NBC news reported citing game officials. Friday's winning numbers were 3, 20, 46, 59, 63 and Mega Ball 13. Nobody hit the jackpot. On Friday night, odds of anyone hitting the jackpot were extremely slim (1 in 302.6 million). No one has hit the Mega Million jackpot since October 14 last year. At that time, the jackpot was worth USD 502 million. Now the prize money totals USD 1.1 billion. If anyone wins this, it will be the third-highest jackpot hit in the US. Second highest amount, USD 1.3 billion, was bagged in the month of July last year. The largest Mega Million jackpot was hit in 2018 by a person who chose to remain anonymous. These figures may look really big, but they dwarf compared to the largest jackpot hit in the US. In November last year, the largest ever jackpot in the US was won. It was worth USD $2.04 billion. Mega Millions jackpot is played in 45 states in the US. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US: No winners since Oct. 14, Mega Millions jackpot prize money crosses $1 billion mark

Mega Millions Jackpot 2023 Winners:&nbsp;The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion after no one won the drawing on Tuesday night. Nobody won the first Mega Millions drawing of 2023 so the jackpot is expected to climb to at least $940 million by Friday. Tuesday's drawing offered an estimated jackpot of $785 million, or a cash option of $403.8 million.

The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were: 41-33-25- 44-29 and Mega Ball: 18. According to the lottery, no winning ticket with all six numbers was sold. However, six tickets matching 5/6 numbers were sold and could be worth $1 million or more depending on the state. Three of them had the Megaplier option, which means they are each worth $4 million. There had been 22 consecutive drawings without a big winner prior to Tuesday.

Friday's top prize of an estimated $940 million could be the sixth-largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mega Millions tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Megaplier for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

<h2>When and where&nbsp;to play the Mega Millions?</h2>

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 pm local time.&nbsp;

The game is available in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah are the only states that do not offer Mega Millions. Lottery tickets are sold in a variety of grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. Mega Millions of tickets can be purchased online in some states, but beware of scam websites.&nbsp;

<h2>How to play the Mega Millions?</h2>

The cost of a ticket is $2, but you can add the Megaplier for $1, which increases the amount of your potential prize by up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot).

Each player chooses five numbers between 1 and 70 for the white balls and one number between 1 and 25 for the Mega Ball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a random Quick Pick for you. Prizes range from $2 to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. On the Mega Millions website, you can view all of the prize payouts.

You do not have to be a US citizen or a resident of the state where you buy your ticket.

<h2>What is the deadline for buying Mega Millions tickets?</h2>

To be eligible for the drawing that night in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, tickets must be purchased by 10:45 p.m. local time on Tuesdays and Fridays. Some states, however, have different deadlines that can be more than an hour before the drawing.

<h2>What are the odds of winning and the winning numbers?</h2>

Playing the Mega Millions can be exciting and rewarding, but don't spend those millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1.

The odds to match all five white balls are 12,607,306-to-1.

<h2>What does the cash option mean in Mega Millions Jackpot?</h2>

The major US lotteries offer two jackpot payout options,&nbsp;annuity, and cash. The annuity option pays out in installments over time. There is an initial payment, followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5 percent&nbsp;each year.

The cash option is much lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in one lump sum. You do not have to wait for years&nbsp;to receive all of the funds.

<h2>10 biggest Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots won in U.S. lottery history</h2>

1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022 (1 ticket from California)

2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets, from California, Florida, and Tennessee)

3. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (one ticket, from South Carolina)

4. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (one ticket, from Illinois)

5. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021 (one ticket, from Michigan)

6. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019 (one ticket, from Wisconsin)

7. $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017 (one ticket, from Massachusetts)

8. $731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021 (one ticket, from Maryland)

9. $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021 (one ticket, from California)

10. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018 (two tickets, from Iowa and New York)

Mega Millions Jackpot 2023 Winners: The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion after no one won the drawing on Tuesday night. Nobody won the first Mega Millions drawing of 2023 so the jackpot is expected to climb to at least $940 million by Friday.

Mega Millions Jackpot 2023 Winners: The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion after no one won the drawing on Tuesday night. Nobody won the first Mega Millions drawing of 2023 so the jackpot is expected to climb to at least $940 million by Friday. Tuesday's drawing offered an estimated jackpot of $785 million, or a cash option of $403.8 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were: 41-33-25- 44-29 and Mega Ball: 18. According to the lottery, no winning ticket with all six numbers was sold. However, six tickets matching 5/6 numbers were sold and could be worth $1 million or more depending on the state. Three of them had the Megaplier option, which means they are each worth $4 million. There had been 22 consecutive drawings without a big winner prior to Tuesday. Friday's top prize of an estimated $940 million could be the sixth-largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mega Millions tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Megaplier for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes. When and where to play the Mega Millions? Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 pm local time. The game is available in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah are the only states that do not offer Mega Millions. Lottery tickets are sold in a variety of grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. Mega Millions of tickets can be purchased online in some states, but beware of scam websites. How to play the Mega Millions? The cost of a ticket is $2, but you can add the Megaplier for $1, which increases the amount of your potential prize by up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot). Each player chooses five numbers between 1 and 70 for the white balls and one number between 1 and 25 for the Mega Ball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a random Quick Pick for you. Prizes range from $2 to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. On the Mega Millions website, you can view all of the prize payouts. You do not have to be a US citizen or a resident of the state where you buy your ticket. What is the deadline for buying Mega Millions tickets? To be eligible for the drawing that night in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, tickets must be purchased by 10:45 p.m. local time on Tuesdays and Fridays. Some states, however, have different deadlines that can be more than an hour before the drawing. What are the odds of winning and the winning numbers? Playing the Mega Millions can be exciting and rewarding, but don't spend those millions before you win. The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1. The odds to match all five white balls are 12,607,306-to-1. What does the cash option mean in Mega Millions Jackpot? The major US lotteries offer two jackpot payout options, annuity, and cash. The annuity option pays out in installments over time. There is an initial payment, followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5 percent each year. The cash option is much lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in one lump sum. You do not have to wait for years to receive all of the funds. 10 biggest Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots won in U.S. lottery history 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022 (1 ticket from California) 2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets, from California, Florida, and Tennessee) 3. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (one ticket, from South Carolina) 4. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (one ticket, from Illinois) 5. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021 (one ticket, from Michigan) 6. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019 (one ticket, from Wisconsin) 7. $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017 (one ticket, from Massachusetts) 8. $731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021 (one ticket, from Maryland) 9. $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021 (one ticket, from California) 10. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018 (two tickets, from Iowa and New York)

Mega Millions Jackpot 2023: Date, time, prize money, result, ticket prize and live streaming details

A winner is all set to win more than a billion dollars as the winning numbers were announced for one of the biggest lottery prizes in history. This happened in the Illinois state of United States as the Mega Millions jackpot numbers promise a payday of around $1.28 billion. Illinois Lottery announced the winning numbers on Friday and according to the official website, the winner numbers were - 13-36-45-57-67 with the Mega Ball being 14. The odds of joining were put at 1 in 302.5 million.

The lottery reached the massive amount after no winners were declared for 29 consecutive draws. It is currently the third-highest lottery prize in history and the biggest in the last five years.

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At least one ticket holder has won the prize, the lottery organisers said, according to AFP.

The lottery started drawing winners since April 15 but was unable to found even one in 29 attempts after a Tennessee man was the last person to get all six numbers right. Following the unsuccessful attempts, the prize money got bolstered by the annual payments by the players.

The website of the lottery company crashed completely after the winning numbers were announced.

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Till now, the biggest lottery prize money in Mega Millions jackpot history was $1.537 billion which was won by a man in South Carolina in 2018. Overall, the highest prize money was shared by winners from California, Florida and Tennessee as they claimed an amount of $1.586 billion.

According to the official website, Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands.

A winner is all set to win more than a billion dollars as the winning numbers were announced for one of the biggest lottery prizes in history. This happened in the Illinois state of United States as the Mega Millions jackpot numbers promise a payday of around $1.

A winner is all set to win more than a billion dollars as the winning numbers were announced for one of the biggest lottery prizes in history. This happened in the Illinois state of United States as the Mega Millions jackpot numbers promise a payday of around $1.28 billion. Illinois Lottery announced the winning numbers on Friday and according to the official website, the winner numbers were - 13-36-45-57-67 with the Mega Ball being 14. The odds of joining were put at 1 in 302.5 million. The lottery reached the massive amount after no winners were declared for 29 consecutive draws. It is currently the third-highest lottery prize in history and the biggest in the last five years. Also read | Spain reports second monkeypox-related death within 24 hours as cases rise At least one ticket holder has won the prize, the lottery organisers said, according to AFP. The lottery started drawing winners since April 15 but was unable to found even one in 29 attempts after a Tennessee man was the last person to get all six numbers right. Following the unsuccessful attempts, the prize money got bolstered by the annual payments by the players. The website of the lottery company crashed completely after the winning numbers were announced. Also read | Protesters storm Iraqi parliament for second time in a week amid growing unrest Till now, the biggest lottery prize money in Mega Millions jackpot history was $1.537 billion which was won by a man in South Carolina in 2018. Overall, the highest prize money was shared by winners from California, Florida and Tennessee as they claimed an amount of $1.586 billion. According to the official website, Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands.

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