Who is the youngest Mega Millions winner?
Thomas Yi
Thomas Yi, 23, of Land O’ Lakes, won the March 27 drawing, lottery officials said. “Even after matching all six numbers, I was in disbelief and took my ticket to a retailer to have it checked,” Yi said.
Does 2 Number win anything on Mega Millions?
If your ticket matches two numbers and the Mega Ball you’ll get $10 but the odds to get there begin to skyrocket to 1 in 693.
Has anyone claimed the 1 billion Mega Millions?
A four-member suburban Detroit lottery club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot and will receive $557 million after taxes, officials said Friday. The winners claimed their prize weeks after the Jan. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Was there a big winner for Mega Millions?
A lucky ticket holder in New York won the big Mega Millions® jackpot Tuesday night! A single ticket sold in that state matched all six numbers drawn September 21 – the white balls 36, 41, 45, 51 and 56, plus the gold Mega Ball 13 – to win the $431 million prize ($314.4 million cash).
What do most lottery winners do with their money?
Many lottery winners wisely consult with attorneys, accountants, and financial planners before spending one cent of their winnings. These winners typically make sound investments, donate generously to good charitable causes, and use their prize money to ensure the financial security of their families.
What is the big game Mega Millions jackpot in California?
It was introduced in 1996 as the Big Game and then relaunched in 2002 as The Big Game Mega Millions temporarily, before being renamed Mega Millions. The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $1.537 billion in 2018. California doesn’t offer the Megaplier.
What is the Megaplier number in Mega Millions?
A Megaplier number from 2 to 5 is drawn on the night of every Mega Millions draw. Players who select the Megaplier option have their non-jackpot prizes multiplied by that number. All the states offer the Megaplier option except for California. The Megaplier costs an additional $1.
What is the 6th number on a Mega Millions ticket?
It’s the sixth number on your ticket, ranging between 1 and 25. Matching it wins you at least $2. What is the Mega Millions Megaplier? A Megaplier number from 2 to 5 is drawn on the night of every Mega Millions draw.
What were the numbers in the first Mega Millions draw?
The first ever Mega Millions draw took place on May 17, 2002 – the numbers 15, 18, 25, 33, and 47 (and 30 as the Mega Ball) were drawn.