Winner of $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot finally claims prize after nearly a year
Winner of $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot finally claims prize after nearly a year
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‘We hope the winner is able to use this incredible fortune to improve their life and the lives of others,’ New Jersey Lottery director says. Nine months after the winning numbers were drawn, the victor of the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history has come forward to claim their prize.
The winning ticket, purchased at a ShopRite in Neptune, New Jersey, matched all six numbers: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and the Gold Mega Ball 4. The jackpot also included a two-time multiplier. This historic win marks the largest lottery prize ever awarded in New Jersey and the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The ShopRite location that sold the winning ticket has been awarded a $30,000 bonus for facilitating the historic sale. Saker announced that the $30,000 commission would be donated to the ShopRite Partners in Caring program, specifically benefiting Fulfill, the local food bank serving Monmouth and Ocean counties.
“I am very proud to accept this commission check,” he said. “I’m sure the food bank is really going to appreciate this donation.”. This jackpot was the result of a series of rollovers that began in late 2023, eventually building to the March 26 drawing.
Winners in New Jersey have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. Although it remains unclear why the winner waited so long to collect their prize, experts often recommend that they take time to consult with legal and financial advisors before coming forward.
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