Nine months after the March 2024 Mega Millions drawing, the New Jersey winner of the $1.128 billion jackpot has finally claimed their prize. The unidentified ticket-holder chose a lump-sum payout of over $537 million before taxes.
The winning ticket, purchased at a ShopRite in Neptune, matched all five white ball numbers and the Gold Ball. New Jersey law allows winners to remain anonymous indefinitely after verifying their identity.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Mega Millions drawing on December 24 offers an estimated $970 million jackpot, one of the largest in the game’s history.
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