Final Mega Millions Tally: $239 Million

Comment #4

prob987 — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:55:06 GMT

I think you have to make careful preparations before going public on a prize this large. I'm sure that's what the winner is doing.

Comment #3

HiFi — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 06:53:39 GMT

have you ever checked your numbers only to realize that you threw your ticket away because you checked it against YESTERDAY's numbers. I did once. hope thats not what happened to this guy

Comment #2

repat — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 06:14:44 GMT

Where's the winner?Lost the ticket again or what

Comment #1

fja — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:35:36 GMT

they should have used the 9 million on this rollover, but I guess you need to follow the rules on the game

Final Mega Millions Tally: $239 Million

Lottery Post — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:51:10 GMT

When the winner of the U.S. Mega Millions Lottery drawing comes forward they will get $239 million instead of the advertised $230 million Friday top prize.Virginia lottery officials Monday said the jackpot was actually $9 million more because of strong ticket sales during the hour leading up to the Feb. 20 drawing.One jackpot-winning ticket was purchased in Stephens City, Va., with all five winning numbers: 01-12-20-21-30 and the gold Mega Ball, 24. As if $230 million wasn't enough, said Virgin... [ More ]