PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Hannah Chauvin, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Phone Number: +1 802 760 0227
E-Mail: hannah.chauvin@vermont.gov
$3.95 million Megabucks Jackpot Winner Purchased in Middlebury
BERLIN, Vt. – March 6, 2025 – The Vermont Lottery announced that Middlebury Discount Beverage and Redemption sold a Megabucks Jackpot-winning ticket worth $3,950,000 in Wednesday’s draw.
Megabucks is one of the longest running Tri-State (NH, VT, ME) Lottery games, offering players a chance to win multimillion-dollar prizes with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. To play, participants select five numbers from a field of 1 to 41 and one Megaball number from 1 to 6, or opt for a quick pick, where numbers are randomly chosen. The jackpot starts at $1 million and grows until someone wins. In addition to the grand prize, Megabucks offers multiple ways to win with lower-tier prizes for matching some of the drawn numbers. Official game rules are available HERE.
To view the winning numbers, please visit the Vermont Lottery website HERE. The holder of the winning ticket must obtain a Claim Form from a Vermont Lottery sales agent location and follow instructions on the Claim Form to submit their claim. All prizes must be claimed within one (1) year of the winning draw date on the ticket. Upon winning the jackpot and validating their ticket, the player must choose either the annuity payment option or the cash payment option.
About Vermont Lottery:
Vermont Lottery is a division within the Department of Liquor and Lottery that provides a regulatory framework of licensing, compliance, enforcement, and education for the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and gaming entertainment, ensuring public safety, and contributing 100% of profits to Vermont communities through the Education fund.
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