The projected $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize, which was supposed to be the highest in lottery history, was won by one ticket purchased in Florida, according to the lottery's website.
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The Florida lottery reports that the winning ticket was purchased at a Publix in Neptune Beach.
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If the jackpot is verified to be $1.58 billion, it will surpass the previous Mega Millions record of $1.537 billion won in South Carolina in 2018, according to the lottery.
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According to Mega Millions, the owner of the winning ticket from Tuesday might opt to split the prize into 29 equal yearly installments or get a lump sum payout estimated to be over $783 million, both before taxes.
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A $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in California last year set the all-time record for the highest lottery jackpot.
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By matching the first five numbers and turning on the optional Megaplier, which is available in most states for an additional $1 purchase, two tickets bought in Florida and North Carolina each won $2 million.
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The California State Lottery estimates that the Hilmar, California, ticket will be worth $3.38 million. That's because California's rewards are different from the set amounts shown on the Mega Millions website and rely on the number of winners and ticket sales.
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For months, the Mega Millions jackpot has been increasing. It was last won in New York on April 18 before Tuesday. The jackpot increases to $20 million on Friday.
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