There’s a new billionaire in town, and they hail from the Garden State! The elusive $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which has been steadily growing since early December, was finally claimed by a lucky ticket holder in New Jersey’s Monmouth County.
While the winner remains anonymous for now (they haven’t come forward yet!), lottery officials confirmed that the winning ticket was sold at ShopRite Liquor in Neptune Township. The store can celebrate too, as they’ll receive a cool $30,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
There’s no residency requirement to win the lottery, so don’t discount the possibility that the winner could be from anywhere in the country (or even the world!).
This win marks the end of the jackpot’s impressive climb, which began back on December 8th. With no winner before this draw, the prize money kept rolling over, reaching a staggering $1.13 billion at its peak. Now, the jackpot resets back to its default of $20 million, ready to tempt players for the next big win.
Mega Millions fever doesn’t stop here! The game is still played in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, so grab your tickets and dream big! You could be the next lucky winner!