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    Has anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot for September 10, 2024?

    Caradoc Wyn Posted on

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    Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight?

    After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the drawing on Friday, September 6, the top prize for Tuesday, September 10, increased to $800 million.

    Tuesday’s winning numbers were 1-2-16-24-66 and the Mega Ball was 6. Megaplier was 4x.

    Friday’s winning numbers for Mega Millions were 6-23-41-59-63 and the Mega Ball was 25. Megaplier was 2x.

    Tickets start at $2 each. Below, you’ll learn all about the odds of winning lottery tickets, how long you have to claim the cash option if you purchased a ticket in Wisconsin, and what happens to unclaimed winnings, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.

    More: A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at the BP gas station in Bristol

    What was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Tuesday, September 10?

    Estimated at $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million.

    When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?

    Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. A list of expired or soon-to-expire tickets can be found on the Wisconsin Lottery website.

    What happens to unclaimed prize money?

    According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed winnings will be credited to the Wisconsin Lottery’s property tax relief fund.

    What are the odds of winning a Mega Millions lottery game?

    Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 p.m. CDT. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the top prize, which varies.

    Are the odds of winning Mega Millions the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?

    According to megamillions.com, players have a 1 in 24 chance of winning. The chance of matching all six numbers is 1 in 302.6 million, whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.

    Can lottery winners remain anonymous in Wisconsin?

    No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to state open records laws, the lottery must release the winner’s name and city upon request. Other information about the winner will be released only with the winner’s consent.

    How do you claim a lottery win in Wisconsin?

    It depends on how much you won.

    For prices up to $599:

    • You can claim your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery retail location.
    • At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
    • Tickets can also be sent by post to the following address:

    Prices

    PO Box 777

    Madison, WI 53774

    For prices between $600 and $199,999:

    • Prizes can be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
    • Tickets can also be signed and sent to the following address:.

    Prices

    PO Box 777

    Madison, WI 53774

    For prizes over $200,000:

    • Prizes must be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule an appointment to have your ticket processed.

    When did lottery jackpots reach $1 billion or more?

    As of September 10, 2024, eleven lottery jackpots have reached or exceeded the $1 billion mark. Only once has the jackpot exceeded $2 billion.

    • 11$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
    • 10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
    • 9. $1.13 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: A single ticket won in New Jersey.
    • 8. $1.33 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: A single ticket won in Oregon.
    • 7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
    • 6. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
    • 5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
    • 4. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: A single ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
    • 3. $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida and Tennessee.
    • 2$1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: A single winning ticket from California.
    • 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.

    What are the 10 biggest lottery jackpots in US history?

    The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history as of September 10, 2024.

    • 10. $1.08 billion Powerball drawing – July 19, 2023; California
    • 9. Mega Millions $1.1 billion drawing – March 26, 2024; New Jersey
    • 8. $1.33 billion Powerball drawing – April 6, 2024; Oregon
    • 7. $1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing – July 29, 2022; Illinois
    • 6. Mega Millions $1.35 billion drawing – January 13, 2023; Maine
    • 5. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
    • 4. Mega Millions $1.58 billion drawing – August 8, 2023; Florida
    • 3. Powerball drawing of $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
    • 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing – October 11, 2023; California
    • 1. $2.04 billion Powerball drawing – November 7, 2022; California
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