Illinois Resident Claims $344 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Another Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Emerges
The Mega millions lottery has once again created a millionaire,with a single ticket sold in Illinois hitting the $344 million jackpot. The winning numbers drawn on March 25, 2025, were 1, 5, 17, 39, and 62, with a Mega Ball of 8. The lucky ticket was purchased at a Casey’s General Store in Cortland, Illinois.
Illinois’ History with Mega Millions
Illinois has a rich history with the Mega millions lottery,being one of the founding states in 2002. This recent win marks the 16th jackpot claimed by illinois residents, including the very first two winners back in May 2002. The state’s last jackpot win occured in June 2024, making this victory even sweeter for lottery enthusiasts in the region.
Details of the Winning Draw
The March 25th drawing saw significant participation, with over 8.8 million winning tickets sold across all prize categories. Sixteen of those tickets were second-prize winners, each worth $1 million or more, sold in states like California, Delaware, and Florida. In total, 619,889 tickets won prizes in the March 25th drawing, in addition to the jackpot winner.
One lucky ticket in Florida matched the five white balls, securing a $1 million prize. Furthermore, 18 tickets across the united States matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, winning the third-tier prize. Seven of these tickets included the optional Megaplier,boosting their winnings to $20,000 each,while the remaining eleven received the standard $10,000 prize.
Looking Ahead: Next Mega Millions Draw
With the jackpot claimed, the prize for the next Mega Millions drawing on Friday, March 28th, resets to its starting value of $20 million. [1]
mega Millions: A Lottery Giant
Mega Millions stands out as a lottery powerhouse, having awarded seven jackpots exceeding $1 billion USD, each in different states. The game’s record-breaking jackpot of $1.602 billion was won in Florida in August 2023. [2]
Tickets are available for purchase in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time in Atlanta,Georgia. [1]
Five white balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; one gold Mega Ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25.
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