Des Moines Man Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Worth $135 Million

Des Moines Man Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Worth $135 MillionDes Moines Man Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Worth $135 Million A Des Moines man has become the latest multimillionaire after winning the Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $135 million. The winning ticket was purchased at a Kum & Go convenience store on Hickman Road in Urbandale. The lucky winner, who has not yet come forward publicly, matched all six winning numbers: 12, 18, 20, 31, 33, and the Mega Ball number 12. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million. The winner has the option of receiving their prize as a lump sum of $74.1 million or as an annuity paid out over 30 years. The lump sum payment would be subject to federal and state taxes, while the annuity payments would be taxed as income. The Iowa Lottery has not yet released the identity of the winner, citing their right to privacy. However, they did confirm that the ticket was checked and validated on Friday, just one day after the drawing. The Mega Millions jackpot had been rolling over for several weeks, leading to a massive prize pool. This is the largest jackpot won in Iowa since a man from Glenwood won $185.3 million in 2014. “We are thrilled to have our first Mega Millions jackpot winner in Iowa,” said Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich. “This is a life-changing amount of money, and we wish the winner all the best in their future.” The Urbandale Kum & Go where the winning ticket was purchased will receive a $500,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. The store’s manager said that they are excited for the winner and grateful for the business. With the latest Mega Millions win, Iowa now has 13 Mega Millions millionaires. The state has also had one Powerball jackpot winner, who won $228 million in 2017.