Wichita Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

Wichita Resident Wins Mega Millions JackpotWichita Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Wichita, Kansas – A Wichita resident has become the newest multi-millionaire after winning the massive Mega Millions jackpot. The lucky ticket holder, who has not yet been identified, matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday, March 29, 2023. The winning numbers were: 2, 5, 28, 36, 61, and the Mega Ball was 19. The estimated jackpot was a staggering $754 million, which is the fifth-largest in Mega Millions history. The winning ticket was purchased at a QuikTrip convenience store in Wichita. The store manager, Joe Smith, expressed his excitement over the news. “We’re thrilled for the lucky winner,” he said. “This is an amazing opportunity for them to live their dreams.” The winner has the option of receiving the jackpot as an annuity paid out over 29 years or as a lump sum payment of $491.4 million. The Mega Millions jackpot had been rolling over for several weeks, generating immense anticipation across the country. Players flocked to convenience stores and online platforms to purchase tickets, hoping to snag the life-changing prize. This is the second Mega Millions jackpot won in Kansas in just over a year. In January 2022, a couple from Bonner Springs won a $38 million jackpot. Lottery officials advise the winner to sign the back of the ticket immediately and seek legal and financial advice to protect their newfound wealth. The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.