A single ticket sold in Sugarland, Texas, has won the staggering $800 million Mega Millions jackpot. This victory elevates the winner to a richer status, marking a significant moment just months after a $552 million jackpot was claimed in Illinois.
The recent drawing, held on Tuesday night, produced winning numbers of 16-1-66-2-24, with a Mega Ball of 6. This jackpot has become the seventh largest in the history of Mega Millions.
In a notable mention, another player in New York matched five numbers and secured a $1 million prize.
The jackpot had been accumulating since June 4, when it was last won. According to Mega Millions, the odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302,575,350. Mega Millions is available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with tickets priced at $2 each.
Here is a list of the top Mega Millions jackpots:
1. $1.602 billion, August 8, 2023 (one ticket in Florida)
2. $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018 (one ticket in South Carolina)
3. $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023 (one ticket in Maine)
4. $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022 (one ticket in Illinois)
5. $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024 (one ticket in New Jersey)
6. $1.050 billion, January 22, 2021 (one ticket in Michigan)
7. $800 million, September 10, 2024 (one ticket in Texas)
8. $656 million, March 30, 2012 (three tickets in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland)
9. $648 million, December 17, 2013 (two tickets sold in California, Georgia)
10. $552 million, June 4, 2024 (one ticket in Illinois)
Overall, the recent win in Texas contributes to the ongoing excitement surrounding lottery games, with many players hoping to be the next jackpot winner.