MegaMillions Winning Numbers 2020: Record-Breaking Jackpot Won!

The excitement is palpable as the MegaMillions lottery has reached a staggering $1.35 billion in its latest drawing, making it the second-highest jackpot ever recorded in the lottery's history. The massive prize was won on October 14, with two winning tickets sold in California and Florida.

This monumental achievement marks the culmination of nearly three months without a winning ticket drawn, pushing the MegaMillions' jackpot to unprecedented heights. As stated by the lottery, 'Our member lotteries raise funds for many good causes, ranging from education to conservation programs.' The estimated annuitized jackpot could be worth $1.35 billion, while the potential lump sum cash payout is a staggering $724.6 million.

The winning numbers for this historic drawing were 30-43-45-46-61 with a Mega Ball of 14. One lucky individual almost lost their prize after leaving the ticket on the store counter. Friday the 13th proved to be a fortunate day indeed!

New Jersey has seen its fair share of big wins, including Richard Wahl's $533 million MegaMillions jackpot in March 2018 and Alpha resident Michael Weirsky's $273 million win just a year later. This marks the third MegaMillions jackpot win in New Jersey within three years.

During this recent jackpot run, over 7.8 million winning tickets were sold, including the jackpot winner and 17 other tickets with prize values of $1 million or more. An additional ticket sold in West Virginia matched the five white balls to win the game's second prize of $1 million. The Quick Stop Food Store in Edison, which sold the winning Mega Millions ticket, received a ceremonial bonus check from New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey.

As we look back on this remarkable achievement, it is clear that the MegaMillions lottery has once again made history. We can only wonder what the future holds for this beloved game and its players.

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