A lucky resident of Jacksonville, Florida has struck it rich by winning $1 million playing the Mega Millions. The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix on Roosevelt Boulevard, making it the second big win for the store in recent months.
The winning numbers for the $1 million prize were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, with the mega ball number being 4. The fortunate winner managed to match all five numbers except for the crucial mega ball.
Interestingly, another winning ticket worth $36 million was sold in Crawfordville, adding to the excitement of the recent Mega Millions draw. What’s more, the same Publix store in Jacksonville had a winning ticket worth $36 million in August that was never claimed, leaving many wondering about the missed opportunity.
While the $1 million prize is certainly substantial, the real headline grabber was the jackpot-winning ticket in New Jersey. This lucky ticket holder managed to match all the numbers for a whopping $1.1 billion prize, making it one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history.
As the residents of Jacksonville celebrate their local winner, many will be left wondering if lightning can strike twice at their local Publix. With two big wins in recent months, this store may just be the luckiest spot in town for lottery players. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mega Millions craze sweeping the nation.