A stroke of luck has smiled upon a resident of New Jersey, who recently clinched the coveted jackpot of the widely popular American lottery, Mega Millions. The staggering win, totaling $1.12 billion, marks the end of a streak of unsuccessful bets that had persisted since December 2023. The winning numbers drawn were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and 4.
Prior to this remarkable win, a staggering 30 consecutive lottery draws had passed without a grand prize winner. Mega Millions officials underscored the immense challenge of securing a victory, with odds of hitting the correct combination standing at a staggering 1 in 302.6 million. Notably, the windfall secured by the fortunate New Jersey resident ranks as the eighth-largest in the history of US lottery wins.
Winners of Mega Millions jackpots are presented with two options for claiming their prize: either 29 annual installments, with the initial portion disbursed immediately, or a lump-sum cash payment amounting to $537.5 million. Historically, most winners opt for the latter choice.