CORTLAND, Illinois – A fortunate individual from Cortland, Illinois struck gold by matching all six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday evening, securing an extraordinary windfall of approximately $344 million.
The successful combination, drawn on March 25, 2023, consisted of the numbers 19, 7, 16, 20, 30, with the Mega Ball landing on 28.
The Illinois Lottery revealed that the jackpot-winning ticket was purchased from a neighborhood convenience store, adding excitement to the local community.