Central Iowa Man Wins $20,000 Mega Millions® Prize
RaspaPro Summary
A central Iowa man, Charles DeBord of Macksburg, won $20,000 in the Mega Millions drawing. He matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, purchasing his ticket at Fareway in Creston.
Key points
- •Charles DeBord won $20,000 in Mega Millions.
- •He matched four white balls and the Mega Ball.
- •The winning ticket was bought at Fareway in Creston.
- •Mega Millions involves choosing 5 numbers from 70 and 1 from 24.
- •Non-jackpot prizes can be multiplied up to 10 times.
Why it matters
This highlights that players can win significant amounts like $20,000 even without hitting the jackpot. It also demonstrates how matching specific numbers, such as four white balls and the Mega Ball, can lead to substantial prizes.
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Mega Millions
- Current jackpot: $463 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Tomorrow · 11:00 PM ET
Official release
CLIVE, Iowa — A central Iowa man has won a $20,000 Mega Millions prize.
Charles DeBord of Macksburg matched four of five white balls and the Mega Ball® in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing. He purchased his winning ticket at Fareway, 105 E. Adams St. in Creston, and claimed his prize Wedneday at the lottery's main office in Clive.
In the $5 Mega Millions game, players choose their first five numbers from a pool of 70, and another number — called the Mega Ball — from a separate pool of 24. The game features a built-in multiplier for each play that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
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