There was no winner for this weekend’s Mega Millions lottery jackpot meaning that tonight’s game has reached a whopping $95 million with an estimated cash value option of $58 million.
The official Mega Millions lottery website is reporting on one of the latest winners to bring home nearly $100 million, stateing:
“Middletown, PA – Steven Peloquin, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, today claimed a $91.8 million Mega Millions jackpot from the July 21, 2015, drawing.
“It is the second jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket sold by the Pennsylvania Lottery and the fourth-largest prize awarded in the Lottery’s history.
“Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko today presented a ceremonial check for $91,781,644.00 to Mr. Peloquin, holder of the single jackpot-winning ticket from that drawing.
“The winning ticket correctly matched all five white balls, 20-30-62-65-74, plus the Megaball, 01. The ticket had an annuity value of $153 million or a cash value of $91.8 million, less 25 percent federal withholding.
“Peloquin, a professional truck driver for nearly 30 years, purchased the ticket at Penn 80/Flying J Travel Plaza, 1460 N. Ridge Road, Milton, Northumberland County, while traveling through Pennsylvania for work. The plaza, a Lottery retailer since September 2010, earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
“Peloquin didn’t check his ticket for several days.
“‘I was getting ready to turn in last Saturday night when I went online to check my numbers,’ Peloquin said. ‘Needless to say, I didn’t get to sleep that night.’”
“He then took a photo of the ticket and shared it with several close relatives, who confirmed that his ticket matched the winning numbers.”
Let that be a reminder to all of you to check your tickets.
What would you do if you won tonight’s Mega Millions drawing? Would you take the lump sum or the annuity? How would you spend your winning? Let us know your retirement plans in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
