A winning $494 million Mega Millions ticket sold

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian's devastation and destruction.

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a Mega Millions ticket sold in Fort Myers, Florida, offers some hope to an area still struggling to rebuild.

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In Friday's Mega Millions drawing, two lucky tickets matched all six numbers - 9, 22, 26, 41, 44, and the Mega Ball 19 - to win $494 million.

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Two tickets were sold, one in California and one on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, according to the Florida Lottery

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A total of $247 million will be split between the winners.

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Florida lottery officials said the win felt more meaningful this time.

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The lottery department reports this is the third Mega Millions jackpot winner in the state.

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Both winners had not claimed their prizes as of Tuesday morning.

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There are 180 days after the date of the drawing for jackpot winners in Florida to claim their prize,

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but only 60 days for winners of the lump-sum cash payment, which in this case would be $123.95 million.

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