Record-Breaking Mega Millions Jackpot
The latest Mega Millions drawing on September 3, 2024, has created a buzz across the nation. The jackpot, estimated at a staggering $681 million, was the seventh largest in the history of the game. The winning numbers for this draw were 12, 41, 43, 52, 55, with the Mega Ball being 9 and the Megaplier set at 4. The grand prize winner, who has yet to come forward, has the option to take a lump sum of $337.1 million. This win marks a significant moment in the lottery’s history, following the last grand prize win on June 4 by a player in Illinois who took home $552 million.
Previous Mega Millions Wins in 2024
Earlier this year, another massive jackpot was won in February by a player in New Jersey. The prize, a whopping $1.128 billion, remains unclaimed. This highlights the importance of checking tickets and claiming prizes promptly. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302 million, making these wins even more remarkable.
Participation and Ticket Information
Mega Millions is a popular lottery game played in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each, and drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. The game involves drawing five balls from a set numbered 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from a set numbered 1 to 25. The excitement surrounding these draws continues to grow, with millions of participants hoping to strike it rich.
Recent Michigan Lottery Winners
Michigan has seen its fair share of lottery excitement recently. The last major winners from the state were members of the Breakfast Club lottery club, who claimed an $842 million jackpot in June 2024. The group plans to use their winnings to buy a home in Florida and travel the world. Additionally, a $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Southfield went unclaimed in 2023, with the money being allocated to the state’s School Aid Fund.
Other Notable Michigan Lottery Wins
Michigan has also had several other significant lottery wins recently. A $1 million Powerball winner was sold in the state for the drawing on August 24, 2024. In another instance, a Kent County man won $500,000 after asking a clerk to pick out his lottery ticket. A Jackson County woman increased her typical wager and won a $4 million lottery prize. Furthermore, a $44 million Powerball jackpot was won for the drawing held on August 19, 2024, and a Lotto 47 ticket worth $4.57 million was sold for a drawing held on August 17, 2024.
Kerala Lottery Results for September 3, 2024
In India, the Kerala Lottery‘s Sthree Sakthi SS 431 Tuesday Lucky Draw also brought joy to many. The draw, held on September 3, 2024, at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, saw the first prize winner taking home a bumper 75 Lakh Rupees. The winning ticket number for the first prize was SM848007. The second prize of 10 Lakh Rupees went to ticket number SM429252, while multiple ticket numbers won the third prize of 5,000 Rupees each.
Prize Details and Claiming Process
The Kerala Lottery publishes its results in multiple series, which can change weekly. Approximately 108 lakh tickets are available each week. Winners must verify their winning numbers with the results published in the Kerala Government Gazette and surrender their winning tickets within 30 days. For prizes less than 5,000 Rupees, winners can claim their prize from any lottery shop in Kerala. For prizes above 5,000 Rupees, winners must surrender their tickets before a bank or government lottery office with proper ID proofs.
Guidelines for Claiming Large Prizes
For prizes exceeding 1 Lakh Rupees, winners must submit their winning ticket to the Director of State Lotteries with necessary documentation, including a claim application form, self-attested photocopy of both sides of the ticket, two passport-sized photos attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary, a receipt for prize money affixed with a 1 Rupee revenue stamp, a self-attested copy of their PAN card, and attested copies of ID proof documents such as Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Driving License, Passport, or Voter ID Card.
Tax Deduction and Legal Guidelines
Winners should be aware that a tax deduction of approximately 30% will be applied to their winnings, along with an additional 10% commission fee for agents. It is also important to note that online purchasing and selling of Kerala lottery tickets are prohibited and may lead to legal consequences.
Weekly Lottery Schedule in Kerala
The Kerala Lottery offers a variety of draws throughout the week, including the Akshaya Lottery on Sunday, Win-Win Lottery on Monday, Sthree Sakthi Lottery on Tuesday, Fifty-Fifty Lottery on Wednesday, Karunya Plus Lottery on Thursday, Nirmal Lottery on Friday, and Karunya Lottery on Saturday. Each draw provides participants with the chance to win life-changing prizes.
Gambling Support Information
For those who may have a gambling problem, support is available. In Michigan, individuals can call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-270-7117 for assistance. Additional resources and information can be found on the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s website at https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb.
In conclusion, the recent lottery wins in both the United States and India have brought immense joy and life-changing opportunities to the lucky winners. Whether it’s the Mega Millions jackpot or the Kerala Lottery’s Sthree Sakthi draw, these events continue to capture the imagination and hopes of millions of participants worldwide.
