Even though Tuesday’s $800 million Mega Millions jackpot was won in Florida, ticket sales leading up to the drawing generated over $40.4 million combined for New York’s public schools and lottery retailers.
In addition, a $3 million second tier prize-winning ticket from Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing was purchased in Buffalo.
The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and the gold Mega Ball 12.
The latest Mega Millions jackpot began rolling March 20, resulting in 38 drawings until this week’s win.
In New York State, Mega Millions ticket sales totaled $98.6 million during the run, with all profits from the sales constitutionally dedicated to New York’s K-12 public schools, totaling $34.5 million during this jackpot. Commissions on ticket sales paid to retailers in that time frame across the state totaled $5.9 million.
“The excitement of a Mega Millions jackpot run is always a win for New York, not just for the potential of life-changing prizes, but for the significant contributions it makes to our public schools and lottery retailers,” Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer said in a statement.
“It’s always exciting when a jackpot-winning ticket is sold in New York state, in addition to the dozens of significant lower-tier prizes won in the Empire State.”
Between March 20 and July 28, eight winners won additional prizes totaling $26 million, including four winners of over $2 million each.