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Ticket sold in California has won the estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot

A ticket sold in Cottonwood, California won the estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the ninth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. History.
The jackpot winner can choose between $1.22 billion in 30 annual payments or a lump sum of $549.7 million before federal taxes.
The winning numbers drawn were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the Mega number was 6.
This was the 31st drawing since the last winning ticket was sold on September 10.

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