Single Winner Set to Claim Mega Millions $1 Billion Jackpot

One winning ticket was sold in Michigan for the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, making it the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

Mega Millions lottery tickets are sold at a 7-Eleven store in the Loop in Chicago, on Jan. 22. — Mega Millions lottery tickets are sold at a 7-Eleven store in the Loop in Chicago, on Jan. 22.
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By Associated Press

January 23, 2021 at 4:27 AM UTC

Updated on

January 23, 2021 at 10:10 PM UTC

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Detroit (AP) -- Someone in Michigan bought the winning ticket for the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

The winning numbers for Friday night’s drawing were 4, 26, 42, 50 and 60, with a Mega Ball of 24. The winning ticket was purchased at a Kroger store in the Detroit suburb of Novi, the Michigan Lottery said.