The Mega Millions jackpot is on the verge of reaching an impressive milestone of $1 billion if no winner is drawn in the upcoming Friday night draw. The current jackpot stands at a staggering $977 million, making it one of the largest jackpots in lottery history. After Tuesday's draw, the cash option for the jackpot amounts to $461 million.
California resident, Theo, recently claimed the second-largest jackpot in history at a whopping $1.765 billion. In August, a lucky individual from Florida won the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever recorded, a jaw-dropping $1.602 billion, but has yet to come forward to claim the prize.
It's fascinating to observe which states have produced the most winning tickets, showcasing that luck can strike in unexpected places. Here is a list of the top 10 lottery winners of all time, their earnings, and where they are located on the map:
- California - Powerball - $2.04 billion
- California - Powerball - $1.765 billion
- Florida - Mega Millions - $1.602 billion
- California, Tennessee, Florida - Powerball - $1.5864 billion
- South Carolina - Mega Millions - $1.537 billion
- Maine - Mega Millions - $1.348 billion
- Illinois - Mega Millions - $1.337 billion
- California - Powerball - $1.0798 billion
- Michigan - Mega Millions - $1.05 billion
- Michigan - Powerball - $842.4 million
These massive jackpot wins have created life-changing moments for the lucky winners, with some choosing to remain anonymous due to state laws. The allure of hitting the jackpot continues to captivate lottery players across the country, with dreams of striking it rich in the next draw.
