******Mega Millions $1.22B jackpot ticket sold in CA + NJ $1M Closter** [developing]
Key Questions
Where was the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold?
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion annuity jackpot (about $549.7 million cash) was sold in California. It is pending claim and verification by state lottery officials.
What is the status of the Mega Millions jackpot after the April 17 drawing?
The jackpot rolled from $140 million on April 17 to $1.22 billion for the Tuesday, April 21 drawing. Monitor results and secondaries.
Were there notable secondary prizes in New Jersey?
A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold in Closter, Bergen County, NJ, headlining a week of big wins including $1.46 million Jersey Cash 5.
$1.22B ann (~$549.7M cash) ticket sold CA pending claim/verify state-lottery (post-4/17 $140M roll 4/21 Tue); new NJ $1M Closter Bergen + $1.46M Jersey Cash 5/other secondaries; monitor 4/21 results/secondaries/NJ claims.
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Updated Apr 21, 2026