A player from Washington has struck it rich, winning $3 million in the Mega Millions drawing on June 20. The prize was boosted from the base amount of $1 million thanks to a randomly assigned 3X multiplier.
Details surrounding the ticket’s sale, including the exact location and whether it has been claimed, have not been revealed. The winning numbers were 26, 49, 58, 61, 63, and the Mega Ball was 9. This winning ticket was one of three nationwide to match the five white balls; the others were sold in Georgia, worth $2 million, and New Jersey, fetching a whopping $4 million.
No jackpot winners emerged from this drawing, leading to a rollover for the next draw on June 24, where the estimated jackpot reached $326 million. This win marks the second substantial prize awarded in Washington since the Mega Millions revamped its prize structure and increased the ticket price to $5 back in April. A Washington player also won $2 million in an April drawing.
The revamped Mega Millions game, which started on April 5, offers new features such as a randomly generated multiplier of up to 10X, expanding the potential winnings at all prize levels. Despite the increase in ticket price, player feedback has indicated strong interest in the enhanced game offering.
With an overall winning odds of 1 in 23 and a jackpot scenario of 1 in 290,472,336, the excitement surrounding the Mega Millions continues to grow. The starting jackpot has increased from $20 million to $50 million, allowing for potentially life-changing prizes for lucky players.
This surge in winnings and interest reflects the lottery’s successful marketing efforts to bring in more participants and enhance the gaming experience. Exciting times lie ahead for lottery players as they anticipate future draws and the possibilities they may bring.