The winner of Friday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing will receive an estimated $1.22 billion — the fifth-biggest jackpot in the game’s history — but only if they forgo the immediate lump-sum payment ...

Lump sum payout or annuity? Mega Millions winners have the option of choosing a cash payout or an annuity option for their winnings. Prize claim rules are different depending on the state.

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However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2. Mega Millions winners have the option of choosing a cash payout or an annuity option for their winnings. Prize claim rules are different depen ...

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged by $72 million, reaching a staggering $1.22 billion for the Dec. 27 drawing.

After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery ... total amount of the Mega Millions jackpot would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 ...

A single lucky ticket matched all six numbers in the Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, Mega Millions drawing to win the jackpot worth $1.22 billion, lottery officials ... $1.22 billion annuity of the ...

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The California Lottery said ... was an estimated $549.7 million, a Mega Millions spokesperson told CBS News. The winner can also choose to receive the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 ...