New York Mega Millions Player Wins $5 Million via 5x Multiplier After Missing $403 Million Jackpot

A lucky Mega Millions player in New York has won $5 million after matching five numbers in the drawing with an estimated jackpot of $403 million. The win came courtesy of a 5x multiplier on the ticket, turning a base Match 5 prize into a seven-figure payout.

The drawing took place on October 16, with the winning numbers 2, 15, 31, 41, 68 and the gold Mega Ball 1. The player matched all but the Mega Ball. The jackpot carried a cash option of $162.1 million but went unclaimed.

As reported by GamblingNews, this New Yorker is the latest in a series of players to score big on Match 5 prizes.

Tiered Prize Distribution in Latest Drawing

In the same drawing, over 10 players won five-figure sums for matching four white numbers plus the Mega Ball. The largest single payout in this tier was $50,000. The full breakdown features six players winning $20,000 each with a 2x multiplier, four winning $30,000 each with a 3x multiplier, and one winning $50,000 with a 5x multiplier.

The unclaimed jackpot has now increased to an estimated $413 million for the next drawing on October 20. A winner on that date would have the option of taking the annuity or a lump sum cash option of $170.3 million.

Recent Pattern of Substantial Secondary Prizes

Prior drawings have also produced notable wins short of the jackpot. The previous drawing featured no Match 5 winners but did include seven players winning five-figure sums of up to $40,000. Earlier, a New Jersey player won $2 million and a Florida player won $3 million on Match 5 prizes. A Wisconsin player also won $4 million in a similar fashion.

The most recent jackpot win occurred in July, when a Florida player claimed $800 million.

Reporting: GamblingNews

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