Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $77 Million
The **Mega Millions** drawing on Friday, September 27, 2024, saw a jackpot of $77 million, with a cash option of $38.2 million. The winning numbers for this draw were 53, 70, 69, 29, and 46, with the **Mega Ball** being 23 and the **Megaplier** set at 2x. As of now, it is still unclear if anyone has claimed the jackpot. The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, with an even larger jackpot of at least $800 million, offering a cash option of $401.8 million.
National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball Results
The **National Lottery** results for September 28, 2024, have been announced, revealing a Lotto jackpot of £11.3 million. The winning numbers for the Lotto draw were 18, 23, 36, 38, 39, and 54, with the **Bonus Ball** being 12. In the **Thunderball** draw, the winning numbers were 09, 11, 12, 22, and 36, with the **Thunderball** being 05.
Historical Wins and Notable Lottery Stories
The first **National Lottery** draw took place on November 19, 1994, with seven winners sharing a jackpot of £5,874,778. Over the years, there have been several significant wins. In 1996, the largest single ticket win was £42 million. More recently, in November 2020, **Gareth Bull** won £41 million and used his winnings to build a luxury manor house with a pool. Other notable winners include **Sue Davies**, who won £500,000 after buying a ticket to celebrate the end of five months of shielding during the pandemic, and **Sandra Devine**, who accidentally won £300,000 when she intended to buy her usual £100 Scratchcard.
Kerala Lottery Results: Karunya KR-673
The **Kerala Lottery** results for September 28, 2024, have been declared, with the **Karunya KR-673** draw taking place at 3 PM. The first prize of ₹80 lakhs was awarded to ticket number KS 345463. The second prize of ₹5 lakhs went to ticket number KR 335010. Multiple winners shared the third prize of ₹1 lakh, including ticket numbers KN 175078, KO 949778, KP 194483, KR 271846, KS 312428, KT 746963, KU 142948, KV 885179, KW 475501, KX124533, KY923554, and KZ629912. Additionally, a consolation prize of ₹8,000 was awarded to multiple winners with tickets ending in KS345463.
Guidelines for Claiming Kerala Lottery Prizes
For prizes below ₹5,000, winners can claim their prize from any lottery shop in **Kerala**. For prizes above ₹5,000, winners must surrender their tickets before a bank or government lottery office with valid ID proofs. It is essential to verify the winning numbers with the results published in the **Kerala Government Gazette** and surrender the tickets within 30 days. Winners are advised to keep their tickets safe to prevent invalidation due to damage. It is also important to note that online purchasing of Kerala lottery tickets is prohibited and may lead to legal consequences.
Tax Deduction on Kerala Lottery Winnings
A tax deduction of up to thirty percent will be applied to lottery winnings in Kerala. Additionally, a ten percent commission will be deducted as the agent’s commission. The **Kerala Lottery** is managed by the **Government of Kerala’s Lotteries Department** and is one of India’s most established lotto games. Since its inception, when tickets cost one rupee and the top reward was Rs.50,000, the lottery has grown significantly in popularity and prize amounts.
Accessing Kerala Lottery Results Online
To check the Kerala Lottery results online, follow these steps:
1. Visit the **Kerala Lottery** website.
2. Choose the ‘Lottery Result’ option.
3. Select ‘View’ on the new page that appears.
4. Click the ‘Download’ button at the top right corner to access the PDF file containing the full list of winning numbers.
Upcoming Mega Millions Drawings
The next **Mega Millions** drawing is set for Tuesday, October 1, with a jackpot of at least $800 million. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. The cost to play **Mega Millions** is $2 per ticket. The **Megaplier** feature, which costs an extra $1 per play, increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times. The **Megaplier** pool includes five balls marked with “2X,” six balls marked with “3X,” three balls marked with “4X,” and one ball marked with “5X.”
Odds of Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot
The odds of matching all five white balls and the **Mega Ball** to win the **Mega Millions** jackpot are approximately 1 in 302,575,350. Winning numbers are posted on the **Mega Millions** website and the **Michigan Lottery** website. Additionally, you can watch the **Mega Millions** drawings on YouTube.
Jackpot Winner Options
Winners of the **Mega Millions** jackpot have two options for receiving their prize. The **Annuity Option** is paid out as one immediate payment followed by annual payments over a total of 29 years. Each payment increases by about five percent from the previous one to protect against inflation. The **Cash Option** is a one-time lump-sum payment equal to all cash in the jackpot prize pool. If multiple people win in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
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