HANOVER, MD — A Mega Millions ticket purchased at a gas station in Anne Arundel County turned into a $40,000 prize after Tuesday’s drawing, marking the first big win under the game’s newly expanded format.
The winning ticket was sold at Exxon at the Mills, located at 7671 Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover. The ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Mega Ball in the May 6 drawing, a combination that qualifies for the game’s third-tier prize.
Under the previous format, that would have resulted in a $10,000 win. However, the new version of the game includes an automatic multiplier for each ticket — and this draw’s multiplier was 4X, boosting the prize to $40,000.
The winning numbers were 16, 17, 43, 46, and 58, with a Mega Ball of 16. The multiplier feature can vary from 2X to 10X, depending on the draw.
This ticket marks Maryland’s first third-tier Mega Millions winner since the game’s ticket price increased to $5 and the multiplier feature became automatic.
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Although no player matched all six numbers in the May 6 drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot has now grown to an estimated annuity of $100 million, with a cash option of $45.3 million available for the next drawing on Friday.
Lottery officials remind players to sign the back of their tickets and store them securely. Prizes over $25,000 must be claimed through the Maryland Lottery’s headquarters, located in the Montgomery Park Business Center in Baltimore. Claims can be made in person by appointment or by mail.
Winners have 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. Additional details and appointment scheduling information are available on the Lottery’s website.