Des Moines Resident Wins Mega Millions Lottery, Claims $100 Million Jackpot

Des Moines Resident Strikes Lottery Gold with $100 Million Mega Millions JackpotDes Moines Resident Strikes Lottery Gold with $100 Million Mega Millions Jackpot A Des Moines resident has become an instant millionaire after claiming the $100 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at a local grocery store and matched all five white balls and the Mega Ball drawn on Tuesday night. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, said they were “still in shock” after learning of their good fortune. “I’ve been playing the lottery for years, but I never thought I’d actually win,” they said. The winning numbers were 39, 42, 43, 49, 55, and the Mega Ball was 10. The jackpot had been growing for several months after no one had matched all six numbers. The Des Moines resident is the first Iowan to win a Mega Millions jackpot since 2018. They plan to use their winnings to pay off debts, invest for their future, and support local charities. The Mega Millions lottery is one of the most popular in the United States, with jackpots often reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. The odds of winning the jackpot are extremely low, but the allure of becoming an instant millionaire continues to attract players. The Iowa Lottery encourages all winners to sign the back of their ticket immediately and to contact the Lottery as soon as possible. Winners have up to one year to claim their prizes. “We are thrilled to have another big winner in Iowa,” said Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich. “We wish the winner all the best as they begin this new chapter in their lives.”