ONE lucky person could be $3 million richer – but they just don’t know it yet.
The winning Mega Millions ticket was bought by an anonymous person at a convenience store in Connecticut.
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The lucky player from Southington scored big on the November 8, 2024 draw.
The lucky numbers on the night of the draw were 25, 28, 42, 64, 69 – with a Mega ball number of 19 and Megaplier number 3.
The winning lotto ticket was bought at the Cumberland Farms store on, 1978 West Street, Southington.
Connecticut Lottery rules state that Mega Millions players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their cash, giving the anonymous winners until May 7, 2025.
The owner of the winning ticket must be claim their prize in person at CT Lottery Headquarters.
CT Lottery Headquarters will accept claims between 8:30AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Winners must provide two valid forms of signed identification, one of which must be a photo ID.
Acceptable forms of identification are:
• Current State-issued Driver’s License with Photo (Please Note: A “Drive Only” (DO) license may not be used as ID.)
• Social Security Card
• Passport
• Credit/Debit Card with Signature
• Work ID with Photo and Name
• Government-issued or State-issued Photo ID
• College Student ID
• State-issued Permits
• Military ID
• Permanent Resident Card
• Alien Registration Card
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday.
Five white balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; one gold Mega Ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25.
If no one wins the jackpot, the money is added to the jackpot for the next drawing. Overall chances of winning a prize are 1 in 24.
CASH GRAB
A lucky lotto player from Missouri could be $1 million richer.
The anonymous player bought their winning October 25 ticket from the Alta Convenience store in a suburb of Saint Louis.
The winning numbers for that game were 23, 26, 35, 41, 43, and Mega Ball 07.
Missouri Lottery rules state that Mega Millions players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their cash, giving the anonymous winners until April 23, 2025.
Responsible gambling
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chase their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
National Council on Problem Gambling – https://www.ncpgambling.org/
Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 1-800-522-4700 or go to ncpgambling.org/chat
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have varying opinions on whether to take the lump sum or take the annuity.
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