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$119 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Mount Pleasant
Tuesday's win is Wisconsin's first Mega Millions jackpot since Wisconsin debuted the game in 2010.
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — A winning Mega Millions ticket for an estimated $119 million was sold by Kwik Trip at 4924 Spring St. in Mount Pleasant for the Sep. 15 drawing.
The winning ticket means $94.6 million in cash for the ticket holder. Kwik Trip will receive a $100,000 incentive for selling the ticket, lottery officials said.
The winning numbers are: 25, 28, 38, 59, 62 and the Mega Ball number 22.
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Tuesday's win is Wisconsin’s first Mega Millions jackpot since Wisconsin debuted the game Jan. 31, 2010. It is the fifth Mega Millions jackpot won this year.
Arizona had a $414 million prize on June 9. Two jackpots have been won in New Jersey, $202 Million on Feb. 11 and $123 million on July 24, and a $22 million prize was won in California on July 31.
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“We are so excited to celebrate our first Mega Millions jackpot winner in the state of Wisconsin,” exclaimed Wisconsin Lottery Director Cindy Polzin. “We very much look forward to meeting the winning ticket-holder. Also, a big congratulations to Kwik Trip for selling this lucky ticket!”
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