. Kahan chose the cash option and collected $52,559,839 after taxes were deducted.
The odds of a $2 ticket matching all the winning numbers are 302,575,350 to 1. Players have a 1 in 12,607,306 chance of a ticket matching five numbers but not the Mega Ball and winning at least $1 million. Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesday and Friday in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.offices in Lawrence are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if players prefer to drop off claims and validate winning tickets in person. Claims can be left in a secure drop box at lottery headquarters. That option applies to prizes worth more than $599.50.
If a player wins a prize of $25,000 or more appointments can be made to meet with a lottery representative in person by calling 1-800-222-0996.Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today toNote to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
I did not win because I forgot to buy a ticket.