IL player won Mega Millions jackpot. More than 390K others in the state also won
The same day an Illinois lottery player won the estimated $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot, more than 390,000 other tickets bought in Illinois won prizes.
The $1.337 billion is the largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois, according to an Illinois Lottery release, and the third-largest in the nation. The prize ended up being higher than earlier estimates due to a high number of tickets sold.
The jackpot winner has not been revealed as of Tuesday afternoon, and officials recommend the lucky person sign the back of their ticket, seek legal advice then make an appointment with the Illinois Lottery to claim the prize.
Illinois residents who win $250,000 or more playing the lottery may submit a written request on the Illinois Lottery Claim Form to keep their name and city of residence private.
How many tickets bought in IL won July 29?
Chicago-area convenience store SRB Food Mart on Taft Avenue in Berkeley sold a different ticket that won in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. That ticket is worth $1 million, and SRB Food Mart will receive a $10,000 cash prize.
Four Illinois Lottery players have won a million-dollar prize with Mega Millions so far in 2022, according to the Illinois Lottery.
More than 390,000 Illinois Lottery players won prizes July 29, totaling more than $2.5 million, excluding the jackpot.
Here’s a breakdown of Illinois Lottery prizes from July 29:
- One player won $1 million after purchasing a lucky ticket at SRB Food Mart in Berkeley. The ticket matched all five numbers, but not the Mega Ball.
- Seven tickets won $10,000 by matching four numbers and the Mega Ball.
- 223 tickets won $500 by matching four numbers, but not the Mega Ball.
- 607 tickets won $200 by matching three numbers and the Mega Ball.
- 15,213 tickets were worth $10 after matching three out of five numbers, with no Mega Ball.
- 13,078 tickets won $10 by matching two numbers and the Mega Ball.
- 103,492 tickets won $4 by matching one number and the Mega Ball.
- 258,730 tickets won $2 after matching the Mega Ball with no additional number matches.
These amounts are shown without the “Megaplier,” a $1 add-on players can choose that can multiply winnings by two, three, four or five times the original prize amount.
If you or someone you know in Illinois has a problem with gambling, you can call 1-800-426-2537 or text “ILGamb” to 53342 for help. A national hotline is also available at 1-800-522-4700.
This story was originally published August 2, 2022 at 3:25 PM.
