$560 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won by Player in Illinois
Springfield, IL
– A single ticket purchased in Illinois has won the Mega Millions jackpot, worth an estimated $560 million. The winning numbers were 6, 9, 16, 48, 69, and the Mega Ball was 13. The Illinois Lottery announced the winning ticket was purchased at the Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, a suburb of Chicago. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize.
Breakdown of the Winnings
* Cash option: $359.7 million * Annuity option: 29 payments of $19.2 million, increasing by 5% each year
Reaction to the Win
The Illinois Lottery released a statement expressing their excitement for the winner. “We are thrilled that a player in Illinois has won this incredible prize,” said lottery director Harold Mays. “We encourage the winner to come forward soon and claim their winnings.”
Impact on the Community
The Mega Millions jackpot win is not only a life-changing event for the winner, but it also has a positive impact on the community. The Illinois Lottery distributes 25% of its proceeds to state and local governments, supporting education, transportation, and other vital programs.
Previous Illinois Mega Millions Wins
Illinois has had a number of Mega Millions winners in the past, including: * February 2021: $1.34 billion (largest lottery jackpot ever won in Illinois) * January 2016: $410 million * May 2015: $192 million
Tips for Winners
The Illinois Lottery advises lottery winners to: * Sign the back of the winning ticket immediately. * Contact the lottery as soon as possible. * Seek legal and financial advice before claiming the prize. * Consider forming a trust or anonymous entity to protect your privacy. The winner of the $560 million Mega Millions jackpot has 12 months to claim their prize. The lottery encourages the winner to contact them at 800-252-1775 or visit the Illinois Lottery website.
$560 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won by Player in Illinois
Chicago, IL – The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has been won by a lucky player in Illinois. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, July 29th drawing were 13-36-45-57-67, with a Mega Ball of 14. The single winning ticket was purchased at a Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize. The jackpot is the eighth-largest in Mega Millions history and the largest to be won in Illinois. The previous record for the largest Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois was $126 million, which was won in 2018. The Mega Millions lottery is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. The jackpot starts at $20 million and grows until it is won. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.