One lucky suburban Chicago lotto player just got $1 million richer.
According to Mega Millions, the winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and a MegaBall of 4Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklySeveral other Illinois players also won big Tuesday's drawing. According to the spokesperson, two players matched four numbers and the Mega Ball, plus a 'Megaplier,' to win $20,000 each; and five players matched four numbers and the Mega Ball to win $10,000 each.
A single jackpot-winning $1.13 billion Mega Millions ticket for Tuesday's drawing was sold in New Jersey, according to the lottery's website. Other $1 million tickets where players matched five numbers were sold in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio.Lottery officials said the New Jersey winner could opt for a $537.5 million cash option, which would be a one-time payment in lieu of receiving the full amount over 30 years.
There are also state taxes in some jurisdictions, which range from 2.9% to 10.9% depending on the state you live in. But if you're lucky enough to live in California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington or Wyoming, you won't pay income in your winnings.The jackpot has been gradually building for months thanks to 29 straight drawings without a jackpot winner. The last time someone won the game’s top prize was on Dec.
Lottery jackpots grow so large because the odds of winning are so small. For Mega Millions, players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of taking home the top prize. Naperville
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