Unclaimed $1.13B Mega Millions Jackpot in New Jersey

A $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold at ShopRite Liquor in Neptune Township, New Jersey, remains unclaimed six months after the drawing held on March 26, 2024. The winner, who manually selected the numbers, has until March 26, 2025, to claim the prize, which has a cash option of $536.6 million. If unclaimed, the funds will be distributed among the 45 participating states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Meanwhile, a $5 million Mega Millions ticket was recently won in Michigan, and the winner has yet to come forward. Additionally, a man in Summerville, South Carolina, won $200,000 from a $5 scratch-off ticket and plans to use his winnings to help his family. Lottery officials continue to encourage winners to check their tickets and claim their prizes promptly.