One winning ticket in huge 10,000 Cr lotto jackpot
Washington, Oct 24: A single winning ticket has been identified in a massive USD 1.5 billion Mega Millions US lottery jackpot, the second largest on record, organisers said Wednesday.
The winning ticket was bought in South Carolina, but the lucky winner has not yet been identified.
Mega Millions, which initially announced a global record USD 1.6 billion jackpot, later revised the figure down to USD 1.537 billion.
The new amount makes the prize the second largest, just shy of the USD 1.586 billion jackpot for a rival Powerball lottery in January 2016, which was shared between three winning tickets.
Regardless, it's the largest single winning ticket ever and it dwarfed the previous Mega Millions record, set in March 2012 at USD 656 million.
The six winning numbers drawn on Tuesday night were five, 28, 62, 65, 70 and another five as the special "gold Mega Ball." The massive jackpot had set off a lottery frenzy across America, with people lining up at convenience stores, supermarkets and liquor stores to buy a 2 ticket that gave them a roughly one in 300 million chance of winning.
"The moment we've been waiting for finally arrived, and we couldn't be more excited," said Gordon Medenica, lead director of the Mega Millions Group and director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming.
"This is truly a historic occasion."
The winner can take 878 million in a lump sum cash payment or be paid out in annuities over 30 years.
The jackpot ballooned because no one had won since July, when a group of office workers in California shared a USD 543 million prize.
The record 2016 Powerball jackpot was split three ways by ticket holders in California, Florida and Tennessee. Each took home USD 528.8 million.
In the latest Mega Millions draw, there were 36 second prizes worth USD 1 million each. They will be paid out to ticket holders who got the first five numbers right but not the Mega Ball.
Including the jackpot and lesser prizes, there were 15.75 million tickets Tuesday night that earned bettors at least the face value of the ticket.
Unlike in many other countries, US lottery winnings are taxable at the federal level, while some states also impose local taxes.
The jackpot now resets at USD 40 million for the next drawing on Friday.
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New Controversy : Santy Sharma’s Reaction to Khushi Mukherjee’s Video Sparks Conversation
After rapper and singer Santy Sharma's reaction to Khushi Mukherjee's provocative photo/video posts on social media, people on different platforms are now having a heated debate. The comments made by Santy were soon spread across social media and opened the door for conversations surrounding the type of content that is being posted by public figures on social media.
In his view, digital platforms provide a way to express themselves through creativity and art; however, he feels it is important for celebrities/influencers with a large number of followers to be mindful of how their content may be perceived by others. According to him, people who possess a large following online have a level of responsibility regarding the actions they display via their social media and should be cognizant of what type of example they are setting for the youth.
Lastly, creating art should inspire creativity as well as allow users to use their voices to support necessary change in society; therefore, creativity and expression through digital platforms should produce positive social change while still being aware of culture and society's expectations.
At the time of writing, Santy Sharma was discussing how online behaviour has contributed to increased rates of rapes, which stimulated much debate and debate online. Supporters have advocated for improved online etiquette, while others feel he was insensitive in his comments and contradicts the need for sensitivity on these sensitive issues. The controversy has gone beyond social media and increased debate regarding gender-based issues, the ethics of media influence, and the necessity to address serious crimes with appropriate awareness and sensitivity.
Meanwhile, Santy Sharma has also announced his upcoming single titled “I Don’t Care,” which is scheduled to release on 10 March 2026. The track will be available on his official YouTube channel and other major music streaming platforms, creating anticipation among fans who are eager to hear his latest musical release.
