A Mega Millions player in Monmouth County captured the first jackpot-winning ticket of 2024, worth $1.13 billion, on Tuesday night, according to the Mega Millions website.
The winning numbers were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and the gold Mega ball 4.
Mega Millions ticket sold in Monmouth County
The winning ticket was sold at a liquor store within Shoprite in Neptune on Route 66. The retailer will receive a $30,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
The $1.13 billion jackpot is the fifth-largest prize in the lottery’s history.
New billionaire
The new billionaire can receive the $1.13 billion in annual payments or a one-time lump sum estimated at $537.5 million.
Thirteen players in California, Colorado, Florida (2), Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York (2) and Ohio, matched all five white balls for the $1 million prize.
One lucky New York player won $2 million while playing the Megaplier.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions are 1 in 302,575,350.
Unlike other states, New Jersey allows winners to remain anonymous and the winnings can be claimed up to a year after the drawing.
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
