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A SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in California just missed the $61 million jackpot but still won big, lottery officials said.
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The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the mega number in the drawing Wednesday, Oct. 7, to win $41,839, the California State Lottery said.
Here’s what to know:
Where was the lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket sold?
The lucky ticket was sold at Town & Country Liquor at 111 N. Raymond Ave. in Fullerton.
What were winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing?
The winning numbers in Wednesday’s SuperLottoPlus drawing were 19, 25, 27, 33 and 37, with a mega number of 9, according to the California State Lottery.
What is the SuperLotto Plus jackpot now?
Nobody won the jackpot on Wednesday.
The top prize rises to an estimated $62 million, with a cash value of about $25 million.
Nearly 125,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to $1,100, the lottery said.
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot was last won March 28, when a ticket purchased in Fremont won $10 million, The Sacramento Bee reported.
What to know about SuperLotto Plus
To score a jackpot in SuperLotto Plus, a player must match all five numbers and the mega number.
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The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are one in 41,416,353.
Tickets can be bought for $1 on the day of the drawing.
When is the next lottery drawing?
SuperLotto Plus drawings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays after the draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m.
The next drawing is on Saturday, Oct. 10.
How can I check to see if I won?
Here are four ways to tell if you’re a SuperLotto Plus winner:
- Look on the California Lottery website to see winning numbers and prizes.
- Download the California Lottery mobile app to see winning numbers.
- Scan your ticket using the Check-A-Ticket feature on the lottery app.
- Use the Check-A-Ticket machine at a California Lottery retail location.
How do I claim my prize?
If you win, you can claim your prize of up to $599 at any participating lottery retailer, according to the California Lottery.
Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California Lottery district office or by mail.
You have 180 days from the date of the winning drawing to claim your prize, lottery officials said.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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