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A fortunate lottery player in New Jersey has accomplished a remarkable feat by securing the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history of the game. The estimated $1.13 billion prize, with a cash option of about $537.5 million, was clinched in the recent drawing, marking a significant milestone in the lottery’s legacy.
Worth 1.13 billion
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A Mega Millions ticket worth $1.13 billion was sold in New Jersey, the fifth largest lottery prize ever. The ticket with chosen numbers was sold at a Saker ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune Township.
Chosen numbers
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“It was not a Quick Pick. It was chosen numbers, and it was a one board ticket. One pick,” Northstar New Jersey Lottery Group’s Adam Perlow said.
Awarded 30,000 Thousand
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The store will receive $30,000 for selling the ticket, which owner Richard Saker said would be donated to local food banks.
Sold in New Jersey
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The winning ticket, sold in New Jersey, has propelled the jackpot to one of the highest in Mega Millions history, adding a new chapter to the game’s legacy. The sequence leading to this monumental win spanned 31 drawings, setting the stage for an unforgettable moment in the lottery’s timeline.
Donate those proceeds
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“We’re gonna donate those proceeds. It feels like it’s the right thing to do,” Saker said. It is the largest lottery prize ever won in New Jersey.
One year to claim
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The winner, who has one year to claim and can remain anonymous, has not yet come forward. The clerk who pulled the ticket does not recall who purchased it.
No clue at all
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“There was a few people coming in and out last night. I cannot remember who it was,” the clerk said. “I’m trying to go back and remember … but I have no clue at all.”
It’s exciting
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“It’s exciting. I’m happy that someone in my hometown (won),” she said. The winner can either accept $537.5 million after taxes paid out over 30 years or a lump sum.
Fifth-largest
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The prize, ranked as the fifth-largest in Mega Millions history, underscores the magnitude of this historic win. The momentous achievement adds to the roster of record-breaking prizes that have contributed to the allure and excitement surrounding the Mega Millions game.
Significant prizes
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In addition to the grand jackpot, numerous other significant prizes were awarded in the same drawing.
Thirteen tickets
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Thirteen tickets matched the first five numbers, securing prizes of at least $1 million.
New York won 2 million
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Notably, a ticket in New York won $2 million due to the optional Megaplier feature, adding to the array of prizes distributed across various states.
865 million jackpot
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The monumental win has also sparked anticipation for the upcoming Powerball drawing, which offers an estimated $865 million jackpot – the fifth-largest in the game’s history.
Back-to-back
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The potential for back-to-back historic wins has heightened excitement among lottery enthusiasts, further underscoring the allure of these high-stakes games.
Significant chapter
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The recent Mega Millions win in New Jersey has etched a significant chapter in the history of the game, adding to the legacy of record-breaking prizes and unforgettable moments.
Lottery enthusiasts
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As the excitement continues to unfold, lottery enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the form of the upcoming Powerball drawing, setting the stage for more historic moments in the world of lottery games.
Gambling problems
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Those struggling with gambling problems should seek help from organizations like the National Council on Problem Gambling.
