The California Mega Millions Jackpot Winner
A lucky Southern Californian recently became the latest lottery winner in the state after winning a whopping $464 million Mega Millions jackpot on a Friday night. The winning numbers for this incredible jackpot were 22, 38, 48, 51, 61, and the Megaball number 5.
The Winning Ticket
While no one was able to match all six numbers to claim the $464 million jackpot, a Southern California lottery ticket did manage to match five numbers, bringing home a substantial prize of $1,016,356. The winning ticket was purchased at the Pavilions Place Supermarket located at 21181 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Beach.
The Future Jackpot and Odds
The jackpot is expected to grow even larger, reaching an estimated $498 million by the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday night on August 20th. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are quite slim, approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
In conclusion, Mega Millions is a popular lottery game played in 45 states and the District of Columbia. With tickets priced at $2, players have nine different ways to win, making it an exciting and potentially rewarding game of chance. The draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 8pm, giving participants regular opportunities to try their luck and potentially change their lives with a massive jackpot win.
