Florida Resident Wins $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot, Ending Four-Month Drought
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – After nearly four months of lottery futility, a lucky resident of Florida has won the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach, according to the Florida Lottery.
The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday night were 13, 19, 20, 32, 33, and the yellow ball 14. This massive jackpot win comes after 31 consecutive drawings without a top prize winner since April 18.
Tickets matching five of the six winning numbers and worth more than $1 million were also sold in California, Texas, western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are incredibly slim, with a one in 302.6 million chance. The $1.58 billion payout can be received as an annuity, distributed over 30 years, or as a lump sum option. For Tuesday’s jackpot, the estimated lump sum was $783.3 million.
However, winners should keep in mind that the prize money is subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Neptune Beach, a small coastal town with just over 7,000 residents, is located 16 miles east of Jacksonville on Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was on April 18, making this recent win the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
As the news of this incredible win spreads, many are left wondering if they could be the next lucky winner. The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate the nation, offering life-changing prizes and a glimmer of hope to millions of players.
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Florida Man Strikes Gold: Neptune Beach Resident Wins $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot, Ending Dry Spell
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – After an agonizing four-month drought, a fortunate Florida resident has hit the ultimate jackpot, winning an astounding $1.58 billion in the Mega Millions lottery. The life-changing winning ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach, confirmed the Florida Lottery.
The winning combination, drawn on Tuesday night, consisted of the numbers 13, 19, 20, 32, 33, and the coveted yellow ball 14. This monumental triumph marks the end of a thirty-one drawing streak without a grand prize winner since April 18.
Notably, tickets matching five out of the six winning numbers, worth over $1 million each, were also sold in California, Texas, western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Nevertheless, the odds of securing the Mega Millions jackpot are dauntingly slim, with a mere one in 302.6 million chance. Winners can opt to receive the $1.58 billion payout through an annuity plan, spanning thirty years, or as a lump sum payment. For Tuesday’s staggering cash prize, the estimated lump sum stood at a jaw-dropping $783.3 million.
However, it is crucial for winners to keep in mind that federal taxes apply to the prize money, and additionally, many states tax lottery winnings as well.
The Mega Millions lottery is played across 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Located just 16 miles east of Jacksonville on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Neptune Beach is a quaint coastal town boasting a population of just over 7,000 residents.
This recent win marks the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history, as the nation watches in awe. As news of this incredible victory spreads far and wide, many individuals find themselves contemplating if they could be the next lucky winner. The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate the nation, offering players a chance at life-altering prizes and a glimmer of hope.
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