California resident wins the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot

December 28, 2024 9:41 AM

Published December 28, 2024 9:47 AM

(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - One person in California got a late Christmas gift from Santa: The $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot.

The winning ticket from Friday's drawing was was sold at Sunshine Food and Gas in Cottonwood.

The $1.22 billion jackpot is the the fifth-largest in the history of the game. The cash payout is an estimated $549.7 million.

California is one of eight states where players can take home the maximum amount because there is no tax on lottery winnings.

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