A lucky ticket holder has won a staggering $1.22 billion in the US Mega Millions lottery, making it one of the largest jackpots in history. The winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, but the winner's identity remains unknown.
A winning ticket has been sold for a United States lottery jackpot of $1.22 billion, one of the largest prizes in the history of the game. The winning ticket was sold for a US lottery jackpot of $1.22 billion (R22.8 billion), its organiser said on Saturday, one of the largest prizes in the history of the gambling game. It is also unclear whether they are aware they hold the jackpot ticket and are coming forward to claim their prize.
They bought the ticket at a gas station in the town of Cottonwood, about 210km north of the city of Sacramento, Mega Millions said. The winner can claim the full $1.22 billion in annual payments over a period of 30 years or opt for a one-off cash payout of . The largest lottery bonanza in history was $2.04 billion
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