Florida Had FIVE Big Winners in Mega Millions Last Night
There WAS a winner last night with that big billion dollar Mega Miliions lottery jackpot. But the biggest winner wasn’t from Florida. The newest Mega Millions billionaire bought their ticket…
There WAS a winner last night with that big billion dollar Mega Miliions lottery jackpot. But the biggest winner wasn't from Florida. The newest Mega Millions billionaire bought their ticket somewhere in Illinois. That winner will have the choice of receiving 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $747.2 million.
However, Florida definitely has the most millionaires after last night's drawing. There were FIVE lucky $1 million or more winners. No other state even came close. Florida had 2 "Match 5" winners who will win $1 Million. There were three Match 5 winners who added the Megaplier which doubles the win to $2 Million. There's no word yet on where in Florida those tickets were purchased, but we should find out soon which of the 13,000 Lottery retailers across the state sold the winners.
Florida won in other ways. According to the Florida Lottery website, this series of Mega Miliions jackpot rollovers has generated more than $49.5 million for education in Florida. Since joining Mega Miliions in 2013, the game has generated more than $817.9 million for education and has awarded more than $806.2 million in prizes to 64 million players.
The winning numbers drawn last night (July 29, 2022) for Mega Millions were: 13, 36, 45, 57, 67 and the Mega Ball was 14.
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GALLERY: Country Superstars Who Covered Elvis Presley Songs
In 2018, a group of superstars joined host Blake Shelton on NBC to pay tribute to Elvis Presley and his legendary 1968 TV special. A few years later, Baz Luhrmann's 2022 movie Elvis chronicles just how that special came about, along with other aspects of Elvis' story.
As the new movie sparks Elvis mania, we look at what the Elvis '68 special tribute lineup looked like back in 2019.
The all-star group of music superstars performing included Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Alessia Cara, Shawn Mendes, Adam Lambert, and Kelsea Ballerini. John Fogerty, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, Josh Groban, John Legend, Darius Rucker, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, and Mac Davis.
Keith Urban performed “Burning Love”
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesKeith Urban attends The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Speical at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 10, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Blake Shelton performed “Trouble”/ “Guitar Man
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBlake Shelton appears backstage during The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Special at Universal Studios on October 11, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Carrie Underwood / Yolonda Adams performned "He Touched Me & You'll Never Walk Alone"
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesYolonda Adams (L) and Carrie Underwood appear backstage during The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Special at Universal Studios on October 11, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Kelsea Ballerini performed “Always on My Mind”
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesKelsea Ballerini attends The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Speical at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 10, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Darius Rucker performed “One Night”
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesDarius Rucker attends The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Speical at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 10, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Pistol Annies performed "Love Me"
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesAshley Monroe, Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert of Pistol Annies attend The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Special at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 11, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Mac Davis performed “Memories”
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMac Davis appears backstage during The Elvis '68 All-Star Tribute Special at Universal Studios on October 11, 2018 in Universal City, California.
Little Big Town peformed "Are You Lonesome Tonight"
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TN - MAY 19: Little Big Town At The Mother Church - Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Phillip Sweet perform at the Ryman Auditorium on May 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Little Big Town is performing as part of a residency to celebrate the Ryman's 125th Anniversary. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
