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$1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in New Jersey

KABC-TV — March 27, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: A $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot was won in New Jersey, the fifth largest in the game's history. Thirteen states sold tickets worth $1 million or more, with one ticket valued at $2 million. The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was in December 2023. Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million for Mega Millions and 1 in 292.2 million for Powerball. Winners receive significantly less than the advertised jackpot due to taxes and annuity options.

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