Najman Waga

Mega Millions Winner Najman Waga, From The Bronx, Wins $12 Million

Mega Millions: Najman Waga From The Bronx Wins $12 Million

Najman Waga, from the Bronx, has won $12 million in the Mega Millions lottery. Waga matched five numbers on a ticket he bought at a local deli, but he missed the Mega Ball number. He has not yet decided what he will do with the money, but he says he plans to help his family and invest some of the money.

Breakdown of the Winnings

Waga's winning numbers were 11, 12, 24, 37, and 40. He missed the Mega Ball number, which was 11. As a result, he won the second prize in the Mega Millions lottery, which is worth $1 million. However, because Waga purchased the Megaplier option for an additional $1, his winnings were multiplied by five, giving him a total prize of $12 million.

Waga's Reaction to Winning

Waga says he was shocked when he found out he had won. He checked his ticket several times to make sure it was real. He says he plans to use the money to help his family and invest some of the money. He also says he may quit his job and travel the world.

The Mega Millions Lottery

The Mega Millions lottery is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States. It is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The jackpot starts at $20 million and grows until someone wins it. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.