La Jolla Resident Wins $10 Million in Mega Millions Drawing

La Jolla Resident Wins $10 Million in Mega Millions DrawingLa Jolla Resident Wins $10 Million in Mega Millions Drawing San Diego, CA – A lucky La Jolla resident has become a multi-millionaire after winning the third prize in the recent Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket, purchased at a local convenience store, matched all five white balls but missed the golden Mega Ball. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, will receive a one-time lump sum payment of $10 million before taxes. According to lottery officials, the winning numbers were 3, 16, 25, 44, and 55, with a golden Mega Ball of 13. “This is an incredible feeling,” said the winner in a statement released by the lottery. “I never thought I would win something like this, but I’m so grateful for the opportunity. I plan to use the money to secure my family’s future and make a difference in my community.” The resident’s win marks the second major lottery prize to be claimed in San Diego County in recent months. In March, a Poway resident won $2 million in the Powerball drawing. “We are thrilled to have another lucky winner from San Diego County,” said lottery director Yolanda Vega. “Mega Millions offers life-changing prizes, and we are proud to be a part of this exciting moment for one of our residents.” The Mega Millions lottery is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held twice a week, with jackpots starting at $40 million and often reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.