Billion Dollar Lottery Winner Revealed
Florida Lottery institution, the second largest in United States history lottery He announced that the winner appeared to receive the $1.6 billion prize, but his identity could be kept secret for another 90 days.
The statement indicated that the lucky winner claimed the Mega Millions jackpot on Monday, seven weeks after the drawing that took place on August 8.
In addition to Florida, citizens of Washington, the Virgin Islands and 45 other states also participated in Mega Millions.
Lottery The drawing was held 31 times, repeated twice a week, until the person who bought a ticket at the Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach, about 15 miles east of Jacksonville, matched all six numbers.
Mega Millions announced that the $1.60 billion jackpot was the largest in its history, surpassing the $1.54 billion prize won in South Carolina in 2018.
The prize was the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history, after the Powerball ticket jackpot sold in California in November 2022. According to the Powerball website, a jackpot valued at $2.04 billion was awarded. for a ticket sold in California in 2022.
EITHER YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL MONEY OR…
A Mega Millions winner in Florida can claim the full amount in a 30-year annuity or receive a lump sum payment of $794.2 million in cash, according to the Mega Millions website. Jackpot winnings are taxable.
Under Florida law, anyone seeking a prize of $250,000 or more lottery Winners do not have to publicly reveal their identities until 90 days after application.
The odds of winning the jackpot on a $2 bill are approximately one in 300 million.