$24.1 million jackpot claimed two days before the deadline

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Jimmie Smith, who purchased his ticket from a convenience and smoke shop located at 158 Church Street in New York City, won a $24.1 million jackpot. It was set to expire, and he was almost missed out the life-changing mega millions winning ticket. Smith preferred to collect the total amount in laddered payments over 26 years.

Main Numbers: 05, 12, 13, 22, and 25

Mega Ball: 35

The 68-year-old man from New Jersey finally claimed his prize two days before the deadline. He is thankful for the last minute TV announcement as $24.1 million jackpot winner yet to come forward.

He had forgotten that the ticket was kept in one of his old shirt pockets. When he checked his ticket, he found the winning numbers and get shocked. The father-of-two is now willing to arrange a family meeting to discuss financial matters after scooping this big amount.