Someone In New Jersey Is A Billionaire And May Not Even Know It: Is It You?

I'm sure you've imagined all the things you would buy if you ever hit the jackpot playing the lottery.

Especially when it's a record-setting jackpot. It's fun to dream.

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I'm curious, what would your first big purchase be? I've always wanted a boat so I think I would go with that or maybe a house at the beach. Or if I hit a big jackpot, I'll just purchase both!

With 1.1 billion I would certainly have enough for both, but unfortunately, the big winner isn't me, but it could be you!

Someone In New Jersey Is A Billionaire And May Not Even Know It

USA Today reports that the first Mega Millions jackpot of 2024 has yet to be claimed.

We're talking $1.128 billion to be exact and no one has come forward yet!

Yes, the winner could be taking their time, talking with a lawyer, and trying to figure out what their next move will be, or maybe someone is carrying the lucky ticket around in their wallet and doesn't even know it.

Jackpot winners in New Jersey have up to one year to claim their Mega Millions prize, according to the article, and they also have the option of remaining anonymous.

Read More: Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!

So here's the big question, what happens if that money is never claimed?

Turns out, if no one comes forward, each participating state in the Mega Millions game will get back all the money the state contributed.

The article states:

In New Jersey, where the March jackpot was won, lottery sales are a contributing factor to retirement funds for their public servants. The people who would benefit are teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees, the lottery said.

It's worth looking through your old tickets.

The big winner could be YOU!