Winner of the $1.26 billion Mega Millions jackpot will need tax attorney, therapist
Massive lottery prizes in the US have become increasingly common in recent years, attributed to changes in game rules and higher ticket prices. Since 2016, more than 10 jackpots have exceeded $1
$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.
Mega Millions winnings after taxes: How much you would take home in Texas
The jackpot for the Dec. 27 drawing is $1.15 billion, according to Mega Millions. Here's how much money you would pocket after taxes in Texas.
Winning ticket for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California. Here are the numbers.
The Mega Millions jackpot winner could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.
Won Mega Millions, Powerball or Florida Lottery jackpot? Here's what to do, what not to do
Just won millions in the lottery? Congratulations! Here's what to do — and more importantly, not to do — to avoid making some very big mistakes.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Tuesday January 7: $62 Million jackpot for today
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's lottery drawing has increased to an estimated $62 million or an option for a cash prize of $27.4 million. You could be the person who can t
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.
Why the $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in California could change before it’s claimed
When a Mega Millions jackpot hits astronomical heights, it can be easy to assume that the advertised figure is set in stone. But as the California Lottery’s Carolyn Becker explains, the final jackpot amount is far from static — it fluctuates constantly based on several factors,
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Mega Millions now in the billions: Lump sum or cash option? What to know about payouts, taxes
For the current estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the cash payout is $549.7 million, according to the website. After taxes that's about $418 million, which doesn't sound nearly as ...
Another Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
By contrast, the pre-tax winnings from Friday’s Mega Millions prize ... according to concert trade publication Pollstar ...
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The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?
By contrast, the pre-tax winnings from Friday’s Mega ... according to concert trade publication Pollstar. These days, Mega Millions and its lottery compatriot Powerball are sold in 45 states ...
Billion-dollar payout may not be so mega for Maryland lottery winners
Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is $1.22 billion, but Maryland winners could take home much less due to the state’s high ...
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'Keep it quiet': What if you win the Mega Millions jackpot? Here's what to know and do
Mega Millions jackpot would be the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history, making the take-home prize a lump-sum payment of an estimated $516.1 million after taxes. How do you ...