A player of Mega Millions in Washington He was about to win the $ 50 million largest prize in the draw on Tuesday, April 22. The ticket was right the five main numbers, but the “Mega ball” lacked to take the Grand Prix, said the state lottery officials.
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The winning numbers of the raffle were 25, 39, 49, 52 and 65, with a mega ball number 22. Although no one managed to hit all the numbers, thousands of people in the United States won minor awards. The next draw will be Friday, April 25 and the accumulated well now amounts to $ 60 million.
Of course, the Washington player did not leave empty -handed: for hitting five numbers, he received a $ 2 million prize. An unfeasible amount, considering that the ticket did not reach the main prize for just a number.
The ticket hit the five main numbers, but the “Mega Ball” lacked to take the Grand Prix. (Photo: Angela Weiss / AFP)
In total, more than 185,000 tickets sold in the United States were awarded in different ranges, with amounts that were from $ 10 to $ 30,000. The main prize now rises to $ 60 million and, who wins that figure, may opt for an estimated cash payment at $ 26.9 million.
The last great winner of Mega Millions was an Ohio player who took $ 112 million on April 18. To take the main prize, it is necessary to succeed the five white numbers and the mega golden ball. The probabilities are quite low: only 1 in 290 million.
It should be added that Mega Millions is played in 45 US states, in addition to Washington DC and the Virgin Islands. The raffles are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 PM (Eastern time), and tickets, which cost $ 5, can be purchased on the same day of the draw, although sales schedules may vary according to each state.
The last great winner of Mega Millions was an Ohio player who took $ 112 million on April 18. (Photo: Ringo Chiu / AFP)
Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States, with raffles that are held every Tuesday and Friday. Players must choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and an additional number, called Mega Ball, from 1 to 25. To win the main prize, it is necessary to succeed all the numbers, although there are also minor awards for those who partially hit.
The minimum mega million -dollar boat is 20 million dollars and can grow indefinitely until someone wins. Awards can be charged in a single payment with a significant discount or in annuities for 30 years. In addition to the United States, some international players can participate through online services.
Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States, with raffles that are held every Tuesday and Friday. (Photo: Frederic J. Brown / AFP)
Since its launch in 1996, Mega Millions has awarded billionaire awards, including some of the largest in the history of the lottery. In 2018, a ticket sold in South Carolina won a record of 1,537 million dollars.
- $ 1,602 billion – cattle on August 8, 2023 in Florida.
- $ 1,537 billion – cattle on October 23, 2018 in South Carolina.
- $ 1,348 billion – cattle on January 13, 2023 in Maine.
- $ 1,337 billion – cattle on July 29, 2022 in Illinois.
- $ 1,269 billion – cattle on December 27, 2024 in California.
- $ 1,128 billion – cattle on March 26, 2024 in New Jersey.
- $ 1,050 billion – cattle on January 22, 2021 in Michigan.
- $ 810 million – cattle on September 10, 2024 in Texas.
In case you are participating and you have the doubt if you will receive any prize in case you have any number, I will tell you that it is possible. It will only be enough that you hit a single number, but if you want to obtain the main prize, it is necessary to succeed the 5 numbers plus the mega ball.
The chances of getting the main prize of the aforementioned lottery are approximately 1 in 290.5 million.
