Brian McCarthy of McLean, VA has claimed his $107 million jackpot from the July 1, 2011 Mega Millions drawing. The 25-year-old received his winnings in a lump sum payment of $68.4 million on August 10, 2011. He purchased the lucky Quick Pick ticket at a Giant Food store in Herndon, VA; the story will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling it.
The Mega Millions jackpot currently sits at $16 million for the next drawing on August 12, 2011. Mega Millions is played in 41 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.