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$1.337 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot hit in Illinois

CLEVELAND – A record-setting jackpot is now in the history books after an exciting, three-month run, with the Illinois Lottery selling the only jackpot-winning ticket for the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawing. The final cash value was higher than the estimate based on actual sales. It is the second largest jackpot in the game's history.  

The winning numbers for the July 29, 2022, drawing were: 13-36-45-57-67 Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier: 2x. 

Ohio Lottery players shared more than $2.6 million in total prizes. The highest prize won this drawing was for the 4-of-5 plus Mega Ball match. Eleven ticket holders won $10,000; another eight included the Megaplier, raising their prize to $20,000. 

“This has been a thrilling ride for retailers and our players,” says Ohio Lottery Director Pat McDonald, who also serves as the Lead Director for the Mega Millions Consortium.  “We have witnessed one of the biggest jackpot runs in Mega Millions history. This jackpot has been a boost for our retailers, players and our contribution to education.” 

Ohioans purchased almost 5.9 million tickets worth $24.5 million in last night’s drawing. 

Approximately 75 cents of each $2 Mega Millions purchase in Ohio goes to the lottery profits education fund.  Sales from the jackpot run that began April 19 generated approximately $28.5 million in profits for the Lottery Profits Education Fund. 

Ohio has had 20 jackpot winners since joining the game in 2002. Ohio’s last jackpot win for $372 million was sold at Giant Eagle in Mentor. The winning ticket was claimed by The Great Hope Trust. 

The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $29 billion to education since 1974. For more information about the Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.


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