Mega Millions lottery ticket bought in Des Moines wins $1 million

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Des Moines won $1 million in Tuesday’s drawing.Get more news about custom lottery tickets,you can vist our website!

The winning ticket was purchased at QuikTrip, 3941 S.E. 14th St., and was one number off from winning the $229 million jackpot, according to an Iowa Lottery news release. The ticket was one of three in the country to win a prize.

Tuesday’s winning numbers were 1-7-23-38-55 and Mega Ball 2, the release said. No one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, so the prize is now estimated at $254 million annuity or a $133.7 million lump sum for Friday’s drawing.QuikTrip will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Iowa Lottery for selling the winning ticket at one of its stores, the release said.

After more than six months, another $1 million Mega Millions prize won in Iowa remains unclaimed. That ticket was purchased at The Filling Station/Gateway Expresse, 2400 University Boulevard, in Ames. The winner or winners have until Sept. 6 to claim their winnings.

Prizes of $1 million must be claimed at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. They are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.