Illinois Mega Millions player wins $1 million in weekend drawing
Big win for lucky lottery player
A lucky lottery player in Illinois has won $1 million in the Mega Millions drawing on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven store in the city of Des Plaines. The winner has not yet come forward, but they have 12 months to claim their prize.
The winning numbers for the July 29 drawing were 7, 13, 14, 15, and 18. The Mega Ball number was 9. The $1 million winning ticket matched all five white balls, but not the Mega Ball number.
How to play Mega Millions
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game that 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.
To play Mega Millions, players must select five numbers from a pool of 70. They must also select one Mega Ball number from a pool of 25.
The jackpot starts at $20 million and grows until it is won. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million.
What are the odds of winning $1 million?
The odds of winning $1 million in the Mega Millions drawing are 1 in 12.6 million.
That means that for every 12.6 million tickets that are sold, one of them will win $1 million.
While the odds of winning $1 million are not as high as the odds of winning the jackpot, they are still pretty good.
What should you do if you win the lottery?
If you win the lottery, the first thing you should do is sign the back of the ticket. This will help to protect your prize from being stolen.
Next, you should contact the lottery commission in your state. They will be able to help you claim your prize and provide you with information about your tax obligations.
Finally, you should consult with a financial advisor to help you manage your winnings.
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