Chicago, IL (CHAMBANA TODAY) – After raking in a $3 million prize in last night’s Mega Millions drawing, someone in Illinois will be celebrating with a big paycheck.
The winning ticket was bought at Bull Valley Trio, at 5301 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, Illinois.
The ticket matched all five white ball numbers drawn on Tuesday, October 21 — 2, 18, 27, 34, 59 — but missed the Mega Ball, 18. With a 3X multiplier added, the player’s prize tripled to $3 million.
“Just last month, we sold a $10,000 winning scratch-off ticket, and now this — a $3 million winner,” said Melissa Motroni of Bull Valley Trio. “I guess you can say we’re a lucky store. Everyone’s excited to see who the winner is!”
For selling the winning ticket, Bull Valley Trio will receive a $30,000 bonus, which is 1% of the prize amount.
“We have no idea who the winner is yet, but we’re all hoping it’s one of our regulars,” added Motroni. “We’re looking forward to celebrating this amazing win with them.”
The excitement isn’t over — the Mega Millions jackpot has now soared to $680 million for the upcoming drawing on Friday, October 24. Illinois Lottery players still have a chance to strike it big.
Mega Millions tickets are $5 each and include a randomly assigned multiplier that improves all winning non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information or to buy tickets online, visit IllinoisLottery.com.
