In a remarkable turn of events, the Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a jaw-dropping $1.25 billion after Tuesday night’s drawing failed to produce a winner. The enormous lottery prize has been steadily growing since April 18, making it one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history.
The elusive winning numbers drawn were 8, 24, 30, 45, 61, with the yellow ball number being 12. Unfortunately, no one managed to beat the odds and claim the massive jackpot. This marks the 30th consecutive drawing without a winner, contributing to the unprecedented prize amount.
The odds of securing the Mega Millions jackpot are astronomically low, standing at 1 in 302.6 million, making the recent drought a combination of poor luck and challenging odds. However, players have still been able to win smaller prizes, ranging from $2 to $1 million, with relatively better chances.
The $1.25 billion prize is intended for a sole winner who chooses the annuity option, receiving annual payments spread over 30 years. Alternatively, a single winner who prefers the lump sum payment would be awarded an estimated $625.3 million.
The potential victor, however, would need to bear in mind that they will be subject to federal taxes on their winnings, and many states also impose taxes on lottery prizes.
The Mega Millions lottery is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, captivating the nation with the allure of life-changing fortunes.
As the jackpot reaches unprecedented heights, millions of hopefuls are now eagerly anticipating the next drawing in the hopes of becoming the lucky winner of this monumental $1.25 billion jackpot.
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