Nearly six months after the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot was won, the prize still remains unclaimed. The jackpot was won on January 22, 2021, with the winning ticket sold in Michigan. Despite the considerable publicity surrounding the record-breaking jackpot, the lucky winner has yet to come forward to claim their prize.
Lottery officials have confirmed that the winning ticket was sold at a Kroger store in Novi, Michigan. While the winner has one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, time is quickly running out. If the prize goes unclaimed, it will be the largest forfeited prize in US lottery history.
The $1.1 billion jackpot was the third-largest in US lottery history and the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 42, 50, 60, and Mega Ball 24. The odds of winning the jackpot were 1 in 302.6 million.
Officials have reminded lottery players to check their tickets and come forward if they believe they may be the lucky winner. The winner has the option to remain anonymous if they choose to claim their prize. In the meantime, speculation continues about the mystery winner’s identity and why they have not yet come forward.
As the deadline for claiming the prize approaches, the clock is ticking for the potential billionaire to step forward and collect their winnings. The unclaimed jackpot serves as a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement of playing the lottery, with the possibility of life-changing fortunes waiting for those lucky enough to match all the winning numbers.
Photo credit
news.google.com