$5.1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Corona del Mar
A significant lottery win has occurred in Orange County, California, as a Mega Millions ticket valued at $5.1 million was purchased in Corona del Mar. This ticket matched five out of six numbers, missing the Mega number in the latest draw.
$5.1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Details
The winning ticket was sold at a CVS Pharmacy located on East Coast Highway. According to California lottery officials, tickets like this one, which match five numbers but not the Mega number, carry a higher base prize outside California, generally worth at least $1 million. However, California operates under a pari-mutuel system where the payout is influenced by total sales and the number of winners.
Winnings Breakdown
- Base Prize: $2,552,480
- Multiplier: 2
- Final Prize Amount: $5,104,960
This prize would have equated to approximately $4 million in many other states. Late Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot stood at an estimated $50 million, but no players won the grand prize. As a result, the upcoming Tuesday draw will offer an estimated jackpot of $60 million.
Winning Numbers and Odds
The numbers drawn in the recent Mega Millions lottery were 34, 38, 42, 44, and 69, with the Mega Ball being 8. The odds of winning the jackpot are notably challenging, at 1 in 290,472,336.
Regular Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday, making the lottery a popular pastime among numerous California residents and beyond.
