Follow U.S. Investment Immigration and Life in the U.S.: The Mega Millions lottery, with a jackpot reaching $636 million, was drawn on the evening of the 17th local time, attracting nationwide attention.
It is reported that the winning numbers for this Mega Millions jackpot are: 8, 14, 17, 20, 39, and the special number is 7.
Lottery officials in California announced on the 17th that a ticket with the winning numbers was sold in the state, specifically at a gift shop.
Previously, it was reported that although the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 259 million, this has not deterred Americans from dreaming of sudden wealth, leading to a cumulative jackpot of $586 million (approximately 3.56 billion RMB) as of the day before, and with the betting amount on the 17th, the final prize could potentially set a new record for U.S. lotteries.
Due to the high sales of the lottery, on the morning of the 17th local time, lottery officials further increased the jackpot estimate to $636 million.
The highest jackpot record in U.S. history was set by Mega Millions last March at $656 million (approximately 3.98 billion RMB). If a lucky winner claims the entire amount after taxes, they could receive $316 million (approximately 1.91 billion RMB) in a lump sum, or opt to receive the full amount over 30 years. If no one wins again, the next drawing will take place on Friday (the 20th).