A stroke of serendipity befell a Mega Millions player in Beaver County this past Tuesday. As reported by CBS News Pittsburgh, a ticket sold at Midland Beer Distributor on Midland Avenue secured a $2 million prize by matching all five white balls drawn: 11-12-21-29-49, although the elusive yellow Mega Ball 3 remained unmatched. The sweetened pot owes its doubling to the purchased Megaplier option, which would have left the ticket at a standard $1 million without it.
While the April Fools' Day drawing refrained from fooling around with the hopes of this particular gamer, it's not known who the winner is until the prize is claimed and the ticket validated. In the meantime, Midland Beer Distributor is set to receive a $10,000 windfall for distributing the lucky slip. According to PA Lottery, if the player had forgone the Megaplier, doubling their fortune would have been off the table.
Looking ahead, the Mega Millions jackpot is now estimated to be $43 million for the next drawing slated for Friday. The potential bonanza is open to players in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, fueling dreams of financial grandeur. For those dreaming of cashing in on their piece of this treasure, tickets can be purchased online or at traditional retail locations.
