Largest Mega Millions jackpot had multiple $1 million winners across the US

t is true that the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever awarded, on August 8, 2023, had multiple $1 million winners across the United States.

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In addition to the $1.58 billion jackpot winner in Florida,

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there were two tickets that matched all five white balls drawn and the Megaplier, for a prize of $2 million each.

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These tickets were sold in Florida and North Carolina.

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There were also five tickets that matched all five white balls drawn without the Megaplier, for a prize of $1 million each.

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These tickets were sold in California, Pennsylvania, Texas (with two winners), and West Virginia.

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It is relatively rare for there to be multiple $1 million winners in a single Mega Millions drawing, but it is not unheard of.

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In fact, there were also multiple $1 million winners in the drawing that produced the previous record Mega Millions jackpot, in October 2018.

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It is important to note that the number of $1 million winners in a drawing can vary depending on the number of tickets sold

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the number of players who choose to purchase the Megaplier.

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Congratulations to all of the lucky winners of the August 8, 2023 Mega Millions drawing!

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