A $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner from New Jersey has finally claimed their prize, choosing to remain anonymous under state law. The winning ticket from the March 26, 2024 drawing matched numbers 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and Mega Ball 4.

The winner opted for the one-time cash payment of $537.5 million instead of the 30-year annuity. After federal taxes (37%) and state taxes (10.75%), the winner will take home approximately $280.9 million.

Key Details:

• Ticket was purchased at ShopRite in Neptune Township, NJ
• Store received $30K bonus and donated it to local food banks
• Winner had up to one year to claim the prize
• Total tax liability was roughly $256.6 million
• This represents the ninth-largest cash lottery prize in U.S. history

New Jersey law, amended in 2020, allows lottery winners of prizes over $600 to remain anonymous indefinitely. The winner's identity will not be included in public records, though they must still provide identification to lottery officials to claim their prize.

The next Mega Millions drawing offers an advertised jackpot of $944 million ($429.4 million cash option).

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