A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1.22 billion was sold in California, marking the fifth largest jackpot in the lottery’s history. The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner remains unknown, raising questions about whether they are aware of their win. The ticket was purchased at a gas station in Cottonwood, about 210 kilometers north of Sacramento, with options for taking the jackpot in annual payments or a lump sum before taxes.