$348 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won by Virginia Player

Breaking: Record-Breaking Jackpot Claimed

A single lottery ticket sold in Virginia won an incredible $348 million in the $348 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won by Virginia Player drawing held on Friday, June 27. According to the agency, this jackpot is now the biggest prize ever won in a Virginia Lottery game.

The numbers that won were 18-21-29-42-50, and the Mega Ball number was 2

Prize Details and Winner Information

The winner can take a cash prize of approximately $155.5 million. However, they will walk away with about $115.5 million if they receive the money immediately after taxes and fees are deducted. This is because when they take the lump sum, they pay all the taxes upfront instead of receiving smaller payments over time. It’s important to note that the IRS takes a significant portion—24%—from any winnings over $5,000.

It is unclear where in Virginia the winning lottery ticket was purchased. More details about the location are expected to be shared on Saturday.

Virginia’s Lottery Milestone

The Mega Millions jackpot was recently won in our state, marking the 11th time this has happened here. This is also the fourth jackpot win this year, and it’s the first one since a ticket from Ohio claimed the prize in April.

It’s just a little less than the biggest prize in the game this year, $349 million, which one lucky person won on March 25.

Claiming Process and Timeline

If you win the lottery in Virginia, you have 180 days to claim your prize, so there’s still time to do so. It’s essential to keep your winnings secure by signing the back of your ticket. This is because lottery tickets are considered bearer instruments, meaning whoever has the ticket can collect the winnings if it’s not signed.

Impact on Other States

People in New Jersey felt let down when the big prize went to someone else. Many had purchased tickets for the lottery draw, generating excitement both in local shops and online.

Even though nobody in New Jersey hit the big prize, there were still some wins for players. Reports show that more than 24,000 winning tickets were sold in Texas, and Louisiana saw about 2,000 winners as well.

Game Changes and New Rules

Here’s a look at the changes that Mega Millions implemented on April 8:

Ticket prices have increased from $2 to $5 for the drawing on April 8. Each ticket now also comes with a multiplier for an additional $1. When you buy a ticket, you’ll receive a random multiplier which could be 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X. This multiplier can increase your winnings!

The rules for Mega Millions have been updated. Now, there are 24 Mega Balls instead of 25, making winning easier! The odds of hitting the jackpot have improved, going from 1 in 302 million to about 1 in 290 million. Plus, when someone wins the jackpot, the next game will start with a prize of $50 million, instead of the previous $20 million.

Prize Structure Updates

Five white balls: Their value has increased from $1 million to at least $2 million and can go as high as $10 million.

The prize for matching four white balls plus the Mega Ball in the lottery has increased! You can now win at least $20,000; the maximum award is $100,000.

The Mega Ball prize has been updated! The minimum amount you can win is now $10, and the maximum award has also increased to $50, up from the previous minimum of $2.

Next Drawing Information

The Mega Millions lottery has updated its rules. Now, the jackpot will start again at $50 million for the drawing on July 1. The next Mega Millions drawing will occur on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If you want to buy a ticket, do it by 10:44 p.m. Eastern Time that day!

How to Play

In this lottery game, each player picks five numbers from a range of 1 to 70 for the main balls. Additionally, players choose one number from 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball. If you prefer, you can also let the lottery machine randomly select your numbers for you with a Quick Pick option.

You can win a minimum of $10 by matching the Mega Ball!

Availability and Purchase Options

You can play the Mega Millions lottery in 45 states, as well as in the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, there are a few states where Mega Millions isn’t available: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

You can buy tickets directly at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

Future Outlook

No matter what happens in the next lottery draw, the total amount will keep increasing if no one wins the big prize. This idea of striking it rich instantly keeps players excited and returning for more. With the next draw happening soon, people in New Jersey and across the country will pay close attention to see who might be the lucky winner next.