Should Mega Millions jackpot winners take a lump-sum payout or annuity?
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.22 billion. Experts say winners should generally take the money in annuities, but that’s not what most people do.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion — here are 8 states where your prize won't be taxed
While an automatic 24% is withheld upfront, you would almost certainly owe a total of 37% when you file your 2024 tax return.
$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?
It now sits at an estimated $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. A $1.128 billion prize won in New Jersey earlier this year previously held that spot.
'Keep it quiet:' Here's what to know and do if you win the Mega Millions jackpot
If you stand to claim a Mega Millions jackpot, or any other lottery prize, one of the first things you should do is seek out advice from financial experts.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.22 billion, one of the largest in U.S. history
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged by $72 million, reaching a staggering $1.22 billion for the Dec. 27 drawing.
$1.22 billion ticket from Mega Millions sold in California
A Mega Millions ticket worth $1.22 billion has been sold in California. According to the state's lottery website late Friday night, the jackpot-winning ticket was sold at the Sunshine Food and Gas on Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, an area about an hour's drive north of Chico.
Winning Numbers Drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 20-24-33-39-48, Mega Ball: 18, Megaplier: 2
Michigan Mega Millions lottery player wins $1 million
Although the Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over to Friday, someone won a $1 million prize in Michigan Tuesday.
Mega Millions winning numbers for January 7 drawing: Jackpot rises to $62 million
Did you play Mega Millions today? Check out the winning numbers for the Jan. 7, 2025 drawing and see if it's your lucky day.
Mega Millions player wins $1 million prize. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Michigan won $1 million, just missing the $62 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The tickets matched five winning numbers, but not the Mega Ball, in the drawing Tuesday,
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025: Michigan ticket wins $1 million
Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Tuesday, Jan. 7 drawing with an estimated jackpot of $62 million ($27.7 million cash option). The winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing are: 20,
Mega Millions now in the billions: Lump sum or cash option? What to know about payouts, taxes
Let's say you won $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Is it better to get a truckload of cash at your house now, or guaranteed payments for 30 years?
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$1.22B Mega Millions jackpot: How much is the payout in Colorado?
Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes ... in Colorado can look forward to a ...