Baltimore Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot, Instant MillionaireBaltimore Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot, Instant Millionaire A lucky Baltimore resident has become an instant millionaire after winning the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night. The winning ticket, purchased at a local 7-Eleven, matched all six numbers drawn: 37, 47, 57, 62, and 63, and the Mega Ball number 13. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed their prize on Wednesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters. The total jackpot amount is a staggering $175 million, with a cash value of approximately $114 million. According to the Maryland Lottery, the winner plans to use the winnings to secure a better future for their family, pay off debts, and invest in their community. They expressed gratitude for the life-changing opportunity. The Mega Millions drawing is a multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million. This marks the second time in the past year that a Mega Millions jackpot has been won by a Maryland resident. In July 2022, a Dundalk couple won $299 million, the largest lottery prize ever awarded in Maryland. The winning ticket for Tuesday’s jackpot was the only one that matched all six numbers. However, there were 12 second-tier winners who matched five numbers and the Mega Ball, each winning $1 million. Lottery officials urge players to check their tickets carefully and claim their prizes at the nearest lottery retailer or headquarters. Unclaimed prizes must be claimed within a certain timeframe, typically 180 days. The Mega Millions jackpot has now been reset to $20 million for the next drawing on Friday night.