1.13 billion dollar lottery jackpot winner found

In the US, a person from the state of New Jersey has won the approximately 1.13 billion dollar 'Mega Millions' lottery.

According to CNN, officials announced that the winner of the "Mega Millions" lottery, which awarded the fifth-largest jackpot in US history, has been found.

The winning numbers for the draw, which had been rolling over for approximately 4 months and was won by a lucky person from New Jersey, were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and 4.

1 PERSON WON 2 MILLION DOLLARS

13 ticket holders from different parts of the country matched the first 5 numbers drawn, winning at least 1 million dollars each. In New York, one person also won 2 million dollars.

The jackpot winner will receive the full 1.13 billion dollars if they accept the prize in annual payments, or 537.5 million dollars if they choose a lump-sum payment.

The "Mega Millions" lottery, which is played in 45 US states, the capital Washington, and the Virgin Islands, was last won by an individual on December 8, 2023.

News Source: AA