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Mega Millions jackpot winner scoops estimated prize of $1.34 billion “We don’t know whether or not they even know that they won a prize. So, I encourage everybody to check your ticket," said the director of the state lottery department. $1.34 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in Chicago suburb Get more news on 4th October, 2024, 2:35 PM GMT+1 By Phil Helsel, Someone in Illinois woke up a billionaire Saturday after a single ticket won the Mega Millions lottery jackpot. One ticket matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing the white balls 13, 36, 45, 57 and 67, and the gold Mega Ball 14. The lucky winner has not yet come forward to claim the prize, Harold Mays, director of the Illinois Department of the Lottery said. "We don’t know whether or not they even know that they won a prize," he said at a news conference Saturday. The top prize increased to $1.34 billion due to last-minute sales Friday, according to Mays. Previously, it had been estimated at $1.1 billion. If the winner chooses the lump sum cash option, they will receive $780 million, Mays said. "So, I encourage everybody to check your ticket." The contact Phone number: +1 (908) 509-7599