Who Won the $1.58 Billion Jackpot? Catching Up on Mega Millions' Monumental Win

A single ticket purchased in Florida emerged as the winner of the estimated $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night, marking a potential historic milestone for the lottery.

The winning numbers drawn were 13, 19, 20, 32, and 33, accompanied by the gold Mega Ball of 14.

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The victorious ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket located in Neptune Beach, Florida, as confirmed by the state's lottery officials.

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If the prize is indeed verified at $1.58 billion, this jackpot will surpass the existing Mega Millions record of $1.537 billion, achieved in South Carolina during 2018.

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The fortunate holder of the winning ticket has the choice to either receive the full amount in annual payments spread across 29 years or opt for a lump sum payment, roughly estimated at $783 million, before taxes, as per Mega Millions guidelines.

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The highest-ever lottery jackpot remains a $2.04 billion Powerball prize awarded in California the previous year.

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In addition to the colossal jackpot, other tickets sold in the same drawing yielded substantial rewards.

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Two tickets, purchased in Florida and North Carolina, secured $2 million each by matching the first five numbers and utilizing the optional Megaplier feature.

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Five more tickets from California, Pennsylvania, Texas (two winners), and West Virginia won a minimum of $1 million each by matching the first five numbers, without the Megaplier.

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The Mega Millions jackpot had been steadily increasing for several months prior to this monumental win, last being claimed in New York on April 18. The upcoming jackpot for the next draw resets to $20 million.

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