A record-breaking $1.602 billion Mega Millions jackpot, claimed in Florida on Christmas Day, has brought holiday cheer to the lucky winner, whose identity was unveiled according to state law. The cash option claimed by the winner amounted to a staggering $783,300,000, making it a day to remember.
Biggest Jackpot in History
The winning ticket for this historic draw was sold at Publix, located at 630 Atlantic Boulevard in Neptune Beach, on August 8. The retailer was rewarded with a $100,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The winning numbers for this draw were 13, 19, 20, 32, and 33, and the Mega Ball 14. The Megaplier was 2X.
The Anticipation of Boxing Day
While one individual celebrates their fortune, millions of Australians are eagerly waiting for Boxing Day’s $90m Oz Lotto draw, the second-biggest prize in game history. One in three Australian adults holds a ticket, hoping to become the one lucky Australian to start the new year with $90 million. The draw, offering the biggest jackpot in 14 years, closes at 7.30pm AEDT on Tuesday.
Winning Trends
A look into this year’s Division One prizes reveals an interesting trend: all winners had been QuickPicks and had relatively small entries. This pattern might repeat itself in tonight’s draw. So far, $233 million has been distributed in Division One prizes this year, with winners scattered across Australia.
