New Jersey man wins $1.13 billion in Mega Millions. To become a billionaire, all you had to do was check 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and choose “Mega Ball” number 4.
The undisclosed winner can opt for a one-time payment of $537.5 million or to receive the full amount in annual payments spread over 30 years. This is the fifth largest win in the history of Mega Millions, and the eighth largest in thehistory of American lotteries.