The winning numbers for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot were white balls 1, 2, 16, 24 and 66, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
A Texas Mega Millions player has won an estimated prize of $800 million, according to the lottery game.The player, who has not been identified, was the first person to match all six numbers drawn since June. The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA convenience store and gas station in Sugar Land, Texas . The player chose a Quick Pick ticket, where a computer picks the numbers. The winning numbers were white balls 1, 2, 16, 24 and 66, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
The $800 million grand prize isn't the only sum that was awarded. Four tickets matched the five white numbers drawn. Each of those players win the game's $1 million second-tier prize. Each second-tier winner purchased their ticket in a different state, with winning tickets sold in California, Florida, New York and Washington. Another 47 players took home the game's third-tier prize for matching four white balls and the Mega Ball.
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