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The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 2nd, resulted in a jackpot win for a ticket purchased in New Jersey. The winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, 60, and the Mega Ball was 16. The estimated jackpot was $90 million ($41.9 million cash option). Mega Millions tickets cost $5, and the game involves selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 and one number from 1 to 24. The game now includes a built-in multiplier for non-jackpot prizes. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. Winners can choose between an annuity or a cash payment. The next drawing is Friday, December 5th.

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New Jersey Ticket Wins $90 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

A lucky ticket holder in New Jersey is waking up a multi-millionaire after winning the Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday night’s drawing, December 2nd. The winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, and 60, with the Mega Ball being 16. The jackpot was estimated at $90 million, with a cash option of $41.9 million.

The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Friday, December 5th, giving players another chance to win big. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased in stores and online in participating states. In Michigan, sales close at 10:45 p.m. on drawing nights.

Mega Millions players choose five numbers between 1 and 70 (white balls) and one number between 1 and 24 (gold Mega Ball). The game now includes a built-in multiplier that randomly increases non-jackpot prizes by two to ten times.

While the odds of hitting the jackpot are long, at 1 in 290,472,336, someone defied them last night. The winner will have the option of receiving the jackpot as an annuity, paid out over 30 years, or as a one-time cash payment.

Stay tuned for updates and follow the Detroit Free Press on social media for more lottery news and other updates. Good luck to all players in the next drawing!

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