A single jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing in Troy and now the question is: who is the lucky winner?
The winning ticket, worth $79 million, was sold at John’s Market, 75 E. Square Lake Rd., in Troy. The numbers were 2, 23, 41, 47, 54. The Mega Ball was 42.
The winner will have the option of taking a one-time payout of an estimated $54 million or 26 annual payments totaling $79 million. Taxes are deducted in both instances.
Lottery officials in Lansing said the winner should immediately sign the ticket and put it in a safe place. He or she should call the Public Relations Division at 517-373-1237 to make arrangements to claim the prize.