Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $105 Million with all Winning Numbers

Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $105 Million with all winning numbers

Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $105 Million with all winning numbers

The Mega Millions jackpot this week was up to $105 million when a single winner matched all firve numbers plus the powerball. The ticket was sold in Herndon, VA at a Giant Food store, according to lottery officials.

The winning numbers in the Mega Millions Lottery were 12, 17, 30, 35, 47, with a Megaball number of 26. The sole winner of the jackpot has two options to collect their winnings. They could take a single lump some payment of $68.1 million. Their other option would be to accept annual payments, of just over $4 million each, over the next 26 years.

Many winners opt for the 50% up front payment, depending on their age and the amout of the jackpot. The winner who purchased the ticket has not been identified. The grocery store that sold the winning ticket will also benefit from the big win. Per lottery policy, the store will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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