The winner received the cash value of the prize, which was "$537.5 million before state and federal taxes," New Jersey Lottery representatives said in a story by the Asbury Park Press, a USA TODAY Network newspaper. 10th biggest jackpot: Who won $1.269 ...

A New Jersey lottery player won $100,000 in the Tuesday, Oct. 21 Mega Millions drawing as the jackpot hits $680 million − the ninth largest ever.