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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Brittney Donovan

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky lottery player lands massive jackpot

  • A lucky Mega Millions lottery player is set to take home a massive $533 million jackpot.
  • A winning ticket was sold in Illinois, marking the first Mega Millions win in 2026.
  • The winning numbers for Tuesday’s draw were 16, 21, 30, 35, 65, with a Mega Ball of 7.
  • Tuesday’s jackpot has a cash value of $244.2 million. The winner can choose a one-time, lump-sum cash payment or one immediate payment followed by annual checks. But the winner won’t take home the whole prize as they will have to pay taxes.
  • The jackpot has now been reset to $50 million.
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