On Tuesday night, luck finally shone on a New Jersey resident when he defied the odds and became the winner of the $1,13 billion Mega Millions jackpot. This win marked the end of a dry streak that had persisted since December of last year.
The winning numbers that were selected are as follows: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, with the additional Mega Ball number being 4. State lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket was purchased at ShopRite Wines.
The winning lottery numbers are: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and the golden Mega Ball is 4.
Wednesday night marks the next chance for someone to win the massive $865 million Powerball jackpot in the U.S. The prize has gone unclaimed since New Year's Day, resulting in a streak of 36 drawings without a winner.
Mega Millions is a popular lottery game that is available in 45 states, Washington, DC, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball, another popular lottery game, can be played in the same locations as Mega Millions, as well as in Puerto Rico.
