Mega Millions player wins $1.13B jackpot — fifth largest in lottery’s history

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A Mega Millions player in New Jersey captured the first jackpot-winning ticket of 2024, worth $1.13 billion, on Tuesday night, snapping a 31-drawing drought.

The winning numbers were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and the gold Mega ball 4.

The $1.13 billion jackpot is the 5th largest prize in the lottery’s history.

The new billionaire can receive the $1.13 billion in annual payments or a one-time lump sum estimated at $537.5 million.

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