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Mega Millions tickets worth $2.2 million sold in California

Feeling lucky? While the entire nation awaits the $800 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California could be $2 million richer.

According to the California Lottery website, a ticket valued at $2,233,779 was sold late Friday night at the ARCO Booster in the 27900 block of Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City.

The news came as Mega Millions held a drawing for what was then the top prize of $740 million.

Below are the winning numbers from the September 6th drawing, which apparently no one guessed correctly:

6, 23, 41, 59, 63. MB: 25

The drawing for the $800 million grand prize will take place on Tuesday, September 10th at 8:00 p.m. PT.

HOW MUCH DO YOU PROFIT AFTER TAXES?

There are 800 million reasons to dream, especially about what you would do with the jackpot money. However, there is one thing all lottery winners have to consider: the fact that their winnings will be taxed.

So how much do you actually have left after taxes?

This depends on several factors: Do you have to pay taxes where you live? Are you taking the lump sum payment or the pension payment?

According to the Mega Millions website, those who choose the annuity option will receive an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. The process is identical to Powerball in terms of payouts.

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