Fort Wayne Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

Fort Wayne Resident Wins Mega Millions JackpotFort Wayne Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Fort Wayne, IN – A lucky Fort Wayne resident has become one of the newest multimillionaires in the country after winning the Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at the Shell gas station located at 2525 E. State Blvd. on Friday, September 4, 2023. The ticket matched all five white balls (12, 17, 22, 43, 47) and the Mega Ball (11). The jackpot prize for this drawing was an estimated $1.2 billion, with a cash option of $742.2 million. The Fort Wayne resident chose the cash option, which will net them approximately $530 million after taxes. According to the Indiana Lottery, this is the largest lottery prize ever won by an Indiana resident. The previous record was held by a South Bend woman who won $185 million in the Mega Millions drawing in 2019. The winner has not yet come forward publicly. The Indiana Lottery advises them to consult with a financial advisor and an attorney before claiming their prize. The Shell gas station where the winning ticket was purchased will receive a $50,000 bonus commission from the Indiana Lottery. The Mega Millions jackpot has now been reset to $20 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, September 6, 2023.