Who won the 900 million lottery?
Scott Godfrey was the ultra-lucky person who walked into a Morro Bay Albertsons supermarket and bought 10 Quick Picks, one of which matched all six Powerball numbers drawn on that fateful day. He was the lone jackpot winner in the multi-state draw.
What day is Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions® drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 pm ET. Five white balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; one gold Mega Ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25. You win if the numbers on one row of your ticket match the numbers of the balls drawn on that date.
What to do after winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
If you become the next big lottery winner, make sure you do these 5 things:
- Sign your lottery ticket. Make sure that you sign your winning lottery ticket.
- Remain anonymous if possible. Some people like attention; some don’t.
- Choose between the lump sum and annuity payments.
- Hire financial advisors.
- Pay off debt.
What would be the cash payout for Powerball?
So, you may ask “How much do I get if I win the Powerball?” It is about 70 percent of the total jackpot amount (before taxes). For example, if the Powerball jackpot is at $100 million, the cash value would be around $70 million.
Should you give your family money if you win the lottery?
A lottery winner can make a gift of some of the lottery winnings. This is legal only up to the annual exclusion limit, or else it will need gift tax liability. Making yearly gifts in this fashion is a good way to share the winnings with family members and friends while mitigating the tax implications.
What is the lump sum for Mega Millions?
The cash lump-sum payout is the amount won at the draw which is equal to a percentage of the total revenue generated from ticket sales. The annuity payout option is the cash lump-sum payout plus interest gained over 30 years.