Four were sold in New York, two in California and one each in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas, Mega Millions said. The $1 million prize in North Carolina became one of 14 won nationally as lottery players tried their luck at the second-highest jackpot in the history of the game. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at the Kwick Mart on Albemarle Road in Charlotte.
The winner has 180 days from the drawing to claim the prize. The ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls to win the $1 million prize. NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) - A Mainer may have won the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a North Carolinian became an instant millionaire.Īccording to the NC Education Lottery (NCEL), the Friday the 13th Mega Millions drawing brought good luck to someone in the Tar Heel state.