$1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Evanston

By CNN Newsource

Published January 15, 2023 1:43 PM

By WBBM Staff

CHICAGO (WBBM) — The $1.348 billion jackpot, the second largest prize in Mega Millions history, was won in Maine Friday night, but seven Illinois lottery players are also celebrating after winning big.

A $1 million ticket went to a lucky player in Evanston, Illinois, at the 7-Eleven located at 847 N. Dodge Ave.

Another Illinois player won $20,000 after matching four numbers, plus adding the game’s Megaplier feature.

And five more players won $10,000 after matching four numbers.

Retailers that sell the winning tickets receive a selling bonus of 1% of the prize amount.

Winners have one year from the date of the winning draw to claim their cash prize.

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