CONNECTICUT, USA — Three Connecticut brothers have claimed a $2 million prize from a Mega Millions ticket, according to a CT Lottery spokesperson Tuesday.
One of the brothers bought the ticket at a Stop & Shop on 44 Lake Avenue Ext. in Danbury, using the computer to pick the numbers.
The ticket matched all five white balls in the Oct. 24 drawing. The numbers were 11, 18, 31, 51 and 56.
With the 2X multiplier feature, the $1 million prize doubled to $2 million.
Each brother claimed a third of the prize, receiving roughly $666,666. According to the spokesperson, the brothers plan to invest the money.
They said that their “mother would be upset if we didn’t share it.”
Sign up for the FOX61 newsletters: Morning Forecast, Morning Headlines, Evening Headlines
The current Mega Millions jackpot is $900 million, which is the spokesperson said is the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The next drawing is Tuesday at 11 p.m.
Overall odds are one in 23.1 for Mega Millions and 290,472,336 for Jackpot.
People must be 18 years or older to purchase CT Lottery tickets. Anyone in need of help with problem gambling can call 888-789-777 or visit the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling website here.
Sean Humphrey is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at shumphrey@fox61.com.
RELATED: $2 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Danbury for Friday’s drawing
MORE NEWS: Connecticut lottery player wins $1 million prize a night before his 60th birthday
—
Do you have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com.
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS
Download the FOX61 News APP
iTunes: Click here to download
Google Play: Click here to download
Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.
Stream Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.
FOLLOW US ON X, FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
To stream FOX61 on your phone, you need the FOX61 app.
Next up in 5
Example video title will go here for this video
Next up in 5
Example video title will go here for this video
In Other News