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Illinois Online Ticket Wins Mega Millions Jackpot as Maryland Confirms $4 Million Prize

Officials cite conflicting jackpot totals and say the Illinois winner has not yet come forward.

Overview

  • The March 10 winning numbers were 16, 21, 30, 35, 65 and Mega Ball 7, according to lottery officials.
  • Illinois Lottery says the jackpot ticket was bought on its website, the win ranks as the second-largest U.S. online lottery prize, and the lump-sum option exceeds $244 million before taxes; Illinois winners have one year to claim.
  • NBC Chicago reports the jackpot as $536 million, while Maryland Lottery information cited by FOX 5 DC lists $533 million.
  • A separate Illinois iLottery player won $5 million after matching five numbers with a 5x Megaplier in the same drawing.
  • Maryland Lottery confirmed a $4 million ticket sold at the Giant at 13490 New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville that matched five numbers and was boosted by a multiplier, with draw-game claims due within 182 days and prizes over $25,000 claimed at headquarters.