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2 lottery tickets split $333M Mega Millions jackpot
Mega Millions: 2 lottery tickets split $333M Mega Millions jackpot
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There will be no worldwide lottery jackpot record this time.
Two tickets have split last night's $333 million Mega Millions jackpot, one on each coast of the United States.
The winning tickets, which are now worth an estimated $166.5 million each, were purchased in San Gabriel, Calif., and the Bronx, New York.
The winning numbers were: 1, 17, 31, 37 and 54 with the Mega Ball 31. The Texas Megaplier was 4.
Also, 34 lucky players came very close to winning it all, macthing the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 6 from California, 3 from Georgia, 1 from Illinois, 1 from Maryland, 1 from Massachusetts, 2 from Michigan, 6 from New Jersey, 7 from New York, 2 from Ohio, 4 from Texas, and 1 from Washington.
The six California second-prize tickets will receive $220,778 each, because California's pari-mutuel payout system splits the available prize money by the number of winners. The fewer winners, the greater the prize.
210 players matched four of five numbers plus the Mega Ball to net a prize of $10,000. 22 of those third-prize winners were from California and will take home $16,421 each.
The jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing, on Tuesday night, resets to $12 million.
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North Carolina United States Member #65081 September 1, 2008 70 Posts Offline |
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I'm glad it's split - more wealth to spread around - and on the two coasts too!
VA didn't even get 4 out of 5 numbers. Oh, well.
Congrats to the winners! May you collect anonymously and enjoy a great life!
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New Member  HOUSTON United States Member #79563 August 26, 2009 1 Posts Offline |
| Posted: August 29, 2009, 9:31 am - IP Logged |
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god bless all the mega winners
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New Member newberry,s.c. United States Member #68412 December 8, 2008 10 Posts Offline |
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Congrats to all the winners large and small,hate that my ticket wasn't one of them;better luck next time.lol
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United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 387 Posts Offline |
| Posted: August 29, 2009, 9:57 am - IP Logged |
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 I hope california falls in the pacific ocean sooon !!!
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Philadelphia United States Member #49266 January 9, 2007 33 Posts Offline |
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Why is New York always hitting the Mega Millions Jackpot?
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New Member brooklyn, Ny United States Member #79553 August 26, 2009 20 Posts Offline |
| Posted: August 29, 2009, 10:06 am - IP Logged |
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Its not always. Only two times this year
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Sunny California United States Member #64286 August 8, 2008 149 Posts Offline |
| Posted: August 29, 2009, 10:34 am - IP Logged |
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California has 4 this year. And to the person that says they hope California falls into the ocean, which state do you think is one of the biggest contributors to the increasing jackpots of the Mega Millions?
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mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 10544 Posts Offline |
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Why is New York always hitting the Mega Millions Jackpot? Don't take it personal, it just business. * What happens most *
* will most likely happen again *
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Dallas, TX United States Member #55038 August 23, 2007 166 Posts Offline |
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mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 10544 Posts Offline |
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California has 4 this year. And to the person that says they hope California falls into the ocean, which state do you think is one of the biggest contributors to the increasing jackpots of the Mega Millions? According to Lottoreport New York bought the most tickets at $28,732,216 but California was a close second with $24,084,874 in sales. New Jersey was third with $19,576,676 in sales. These states were responsible for almost half of the $156M in MegaMillions ticket sales and they were only 3 of the 12 states selling tickets.. * What happens most *
* will most likely happen again *
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New Member New Jersey United States Member #79446 August 24, 2009 41 Posts Offline |
| Posted: August 29, 2009, 11:01 am - IP Logged |
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2+0 this drawing....I guess I'm getting better (17 & 54).
I have family in the Bronx....hope it was one of them. Then again, I'd be one of those who haven't spoken to them in years....I'd probably just leave them alone.
Congratulations to all, and hopefully we'll (I'll) win the next one.
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North New Jersey United States Member #5812 July 18, 2004 11646 Posts Offline |
| Posted: August 29, 2009, 11:01 am - IP Logged |
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Congratulations to the (2) two winners.
It was a nice run.....!  So, what has "hope and change" done for you lately??
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United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 6295 Posts Offline |
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According to Lottoreport New York bought the most tickets at $28,732,216 but California was a close second with $24,084,874 in sales. New Jersey was third with $19,576,676 in sales. These states were responsible for almost half of the $156M in MegaMillions ticket sales and they were only 3 of the 12 states selling tickets..
| Date |
Jackpot
(Millions) |
Total Sales |
California
Population
36,756,666 |
Georgia
Population
9,685,744 |
Illinois
Population
12,901,563 |
Maryland
Population
5,633,597
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Massachusetts
Population
6,497,967
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Michigan
Population
10,003,422
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New Jersey
Population
8,682,661 |
New York
Population
19,490,297 |
Ohio
Population
11,485,910 |
Texas
Population
24,326,974 |
Virginia
Population
7,769,089 |
Washington
Population
6,549,224 |
| 09/01/09 |
$12 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
| 08/28/09 |
$325 $333 |
Est
$155,945,116 |
$24,084,874 |
$10,779,940 |
$11,806,193 |
$5,916,777 |
$7,213,624 |
$12,046,863 |
$19,576,676 |
$28,732,216 |
$12,372,895 |
$11,634,980 |
$8,118,857 |
$3,661,221 |
"Everybody has to believe in something...I believe I'll have another beer!" = W.C.Fields
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Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 17047 Posts Online |
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Don't take it personal, it just business.  Awesome reply, Godfather!
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