$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Rapid City
A$4 million lottery ticket was sold in Rapid City, making the first Mega Millions drawing of 2023 a lucky one for a South Dakota player.
Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing resulted in a $4 million winning ticket purchased in Rapid City. The ticket was sold at Corner Pantry, located at 310 E. Fairmont Blvd. in Rapid City.
The lucky player's ticket matched 5 of 5 winning numbers and was just the Mega Ball away from the $785 million jackpot, according to South Dakota Lottery. Selecting five correct numbers earned the buyer a $1 million second prize that was multiplied by 4 after the player elected to purchase the “Megaplier” add on.
The South Dakota Lottery recommends the winner sign the back of his or her ticket immediately. The prize may be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery validation center.
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The Lottery’s Rapid City office is located at 221 Mall Dr. The Lottery also has validation centers in Pierre and Sioux Falls.
While South Dakota was home to a $4 million winner, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to reach rare heights. Friday’s jackpot is currently $940 million, which is the fourth largest in the game’s history. The largest Mega Millions jackpot is $1.537 billion, which was won Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina.
“While large jackpots create a lot of excitement, the Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. It only takes one ticket to win,” the press release said.
In August, Rapid City man Joel Nielsen claimed half of a more than $126,000 Dakota Cash Jackpot. And in December 2018, a just over $28,000 ticket was sold at Big D Oil on Rapid City's Jackson Boulevard.
In 2020 a Newell man sold a 50,000 acre ranch for $41.15 million east of Vale, South Dakota. Neal Wanless bought the ranch after he won a 2009 $232.1 million Powerball jackpot. He opted to take an $88.5 million lump sum. He used the money to piece together the massive ranching operation.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: $4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Rapid City
