A player in California has won the historic Mega Millions jackpot, which soared to $1 billion after weeks of anticipation and drawing excitement. This jackpot marks one of the largest payouts in the lottery’s history, with the winning ticket purchased at a local convenience store in the Los Angeles area. The winning numbers drawn on Friday night were 3, 13, 20, 43, 59, and the Mega Ball was 9. The California Lottery Director, Alva Johnson, expressed excitement over the win, stating, “This is truly a life-changing sum of money, and we are thrilled for the winner.” Meanwhile, Arizona also celebrated as a separate ticket sold in the state won a $1 million prize for matching five of the numbers drawn. This ticket was purchased in Peoria, as confirmed by the Arizona Lottery. Players across the states remained hopeful as billions of dollars were at stake in this ever-growing lottery frenzy, with the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, continuously attracting millions of eager participants.
California Player Wins $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot
