{"id":2673,"date":"2024-12-11T22:40:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T22:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lottoexpress.com\/blog\/?p=2673"},"modified":"2024-12-11T22:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T22:40:14","slug":"biggest-mega-millions-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lottoexpress.com\/blog\/biggest-mega-millions-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who\u2019s Bagged the Biggest American Mega Millions Wins? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to American Mega Millions<\/a>, the stakes are sky-high, and the payouts? Even higher! August 2023 saw a record-shattering win of $1.602 billion, setting the bar for all future jackpots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presently in December 2024 we are watching an American Mega Millions jackpot surging through the Top 10 Jackpots of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the most monumental wins ever in American Mega Millions history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. $1.602 Billion – Florida<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The grandest of them all! This historic jackpot was claimed by Saltines Holdings, LLC, who held the winning ticket from the August 8, 2023, draw. The prize was so enormous that people dubbed it \u201cMega BILLIONS.\u201d The lucky ticket was purchased at a Publix in Neptune Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. $1.537 Billion – South Carolina<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A life-changing win for an anonymous player from Simpsonville, South Carolina, who claimed the second-largest jackpot ever. Not only did the winner\u2019s life change overnight, but the state also received a cool $61 million in income tax from this colossal prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. $1.348 Billion – Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Friday the 13th was anything but unlucky for a Maine resident! On January 13, 2023, the state celebrated its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at Hometown Gas & Grill in Lebanon, Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. $1.337 Billion – Illinois<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A pair of Illinois residents won this massive prize with a single ticket, making it the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Although they chose to remain anonymous, their lives are undoubtedly changed forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. $1.128 Billion – New Jersey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first Mega Millions jackpot of 2024 had New Jersey buzzing. The winning ticket was bought at ShopRite Liquor in Neptune Township, and it matched all six numbers drawn on March 26, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. $1.05 Billion – Michigan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A four-member lottery club in Detroit hit it big on January 22, 2021. Dubbed the \u201cWolverine FLL Club,\u201d they were the sole winners of this billion-dollar prize. The group expressed plans to \u201cstay humble and pay it forward\u201d in southeast Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. $656 Million – Kansas, Illinois, Maryland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Three tickets from Kansas, Illinois, and Maryland split this whopping jackpot on March 30, 2012. With two of the winning tickets being Quick Picks, the winners didn\u2019t have to stress about picking numbers\u2014the computer did all the work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. $648 Million – California and Georgia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Two lucky winners, one from California and one from Georgia, shared this massive prize on December 17, 2013. The Georgia winner left a simple yet telling message on his boss\u2019s voicemail: \u201cI\u2019m really sorry, boss. I hit the jackpot. I don\u2019t think I\u2019m coming in today, tomorrow, or ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. $552 Million – Illinois<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The largest online lottery prize in U.S. history was won through the Illinois Lottery on June 4, 2024. The winner was ecstatic, stating, \u201cI\u2019ve always dreamed of retiring early and enjoying life with my family. I think it\u2019s safe to say my dream just came true.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. $543 Million – California<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On July 24, 2018, an office pool of 11 co-workers from Wells Fargo in San Jose hit the jackpot, winning $543 million. With their financial expertise, they\u2019re sure to manage their new fortune wisely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorable Mentions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n