Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California
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.
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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.
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.
There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year's Day.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million during the 29 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
There has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since Dec. 8.
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing will be at least an estimated $792 million after no tickets matched the numbers for Tuesday night's $735 million grand prize.
It's the second-biggest grand prize ever won in U.S. lottery history, behind only a $2.04 billion pot of gold also won in California in November 2022.
One winning ticket was sold in Florida for the Mega Millions jackpot — the third largest in U.S. lottery history.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to potential record after no winner Friday, lottery says
There has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since April 18.
The pot of gold soared after no winning tickets were sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.1 billion grand prize.
One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that's up for grabs in Tuesday night's drawing.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately one in 302.58 million.
The fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history is up for grabs Friday night.
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
It marks the fourth largest lottery jackpot ever, and the second largest in Mega Millions history.
The $1.35 billion would be the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and could grow as more and more people gobble up tickets for Friday night's drawing.
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
The winning ticket for the second largest jackpot in lottery history was sold in Illinois according to the Illinois Lottery website.
We hit the streets to play everyone's favorite game: "What would you do with the money?"
A few people came close to winning it all in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Your immediate reaction is probably "of course!" But not so fast. The numbers may not be as rosy as you think.
If you didn't buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket before Tuesday's drawing, you're in luck. Without a winner, the jackpot's gotten even bigger.
If you play Mega Millions, grab those tickets, you may be $1 million richer! A winning ticket was sold at the Giant on Belair Road in Nottingham.
The Mega Millions jackpot -- drawing Friday night -- is worth a staggering $1 billion.
A winter weather alerts are in place for much of Maryland on Sunday with another round of accumulating snow
Several Maryland school districts and places of worship are closed on Sunday, Jan. 18, as Maryland is expected to see another round of snow.
Baltimore County fire crews are working to put out a large three-alarm blaze at a Dundalk recycling plant.
With just one day until the Baltimore Ravens' highly anticipated matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, fans are giving many Baltimore businesses a big boost.
Baltimore's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade canceled due to expected severe winter weather. Officials state there are no plans to reschedule at this time.
Baltimore County fire crews are working to put out a large fire at a recycling plant in Dundalk.
With just one day until the Baltimore Ravens' highly anticipated matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, fans are giving many Baltimore businesses a big boost.
A winter weather advisory for Baltimore, expect 2 - 4" of snow.
Several Maryland school districts and places of worship are closed on Sunday, Jan. 18, as Maryland is expected to see another round of snow.
Baltimore's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade canceled due to expected severe winter weather. Officials state there are no plans to reschedule at this time.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Jason Hisley and Chyno join us as we cheer on the Ravens with some team-themed cupcakes and cookies.
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Dr. Kate Viola shares some important skin tips for those harsh winter months.
Tim Williams sits down with superfan Keon "Trippy" Fisher before he heads to Buffalo to support his Baltimore Ravens.
Fans can purchase tickets for all regular season home games, excluding the home opener, at Orioles.com/Tickets.
With just one day until the Baltimore Ravens' highly anticipated matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, fans are giving many Baltimore businesses a big boost.
The flock is hitting the road to snowy Buffalo and a dedicated Ravens fan is set to drive to western New York – on a spiritual quest for not just a Lamar Jackson Super Bowl run – but in the memory of his late brother.
The Baltimore Ravens are playing in Buffalo on Sunday with temperatures creeping toward single digits, with the possibility of snow.
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh has enjoyed the fortune of competing on the NFL's biggest stages to appreciate the setting and magnitude of what's on the line for the Ravens and Bills in Buffalo on Sunday.
In coach John Harbaugh's 17 seasons at the helm, they've won eight road postseason games — no other team has more than six in that span.
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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