TRENTON, NJ — A lucky lottery player in New Jersey has become the state’s newest billionaire overnight, securing the Mega Millions jackpot of $1.13 billion on March 26. This marks the first Mega Millions jackpot win of the year, bringing a monumental victory to the Garden State.
The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday night were part of one of the largest jackpots in lottery history, with the drawing occurring at 10 p.m. CT. The jackpot, initially estimated at $1.12 billion, slightly increased to the final amount of $1.13 billion, offering a cash option of $537.5 million to the winner.
In addition to the grand prize winner, the lottery reported 12 tickets that matched all five numbers excluding the Mega Ball, each securing $1 million for the ticket holders. Furthermore, another ticket included the Megaplier option, doubling the prize to $2 million.
The identity of the lucky winner remains a mystery, as does their decision on taking the lump sum or opting for the annuity option. The win has undoubtedly sparked excitement and dreams of fortune across the country, as lottery players imagine what they would do with such a windfall. The Mega Millions jackpot reset after this win, but it continues to offer life-changing prizes to potential winners nationwide.