# Mega Millions Near Miss Pays Big | Sacramento News

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Podcast: [Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacramento-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564759)
Published: 2026-07-23T01:21:51+00:00
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A Palmdale, California ticket holder narrowly missed the Mega Millions jackpot but still walked away with a life-changing $7.3 million for matching five of six numbers — the second-largest such prize in California since 2014. The retailer also pocketed $36,000 as a bonus. With odds of 1 in 290 million, this near-miss proves big wins can still come from close calls. The jackpot continues to climb toward $743 million, with a cash option over $323 million. And yes — every dollar helps fund California’s public schools, from classroom tech to teacher training. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6a55a53048fe39bb

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