A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $349 million was sold in Illinois, but over a week later, no one has come forward to claim it. The ticket was purchased at Casey’s General Store in Cortland for the March 25, 2025 drawing. While the winner remains unknown, the buzz in the small town hasn’t faded.
This win marks the fourth Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois in less than four years. It also brings the state’s total Mega Millions wins to 16 since the game launched in 2002. The Illinois Lottery is still waiting for the ticket holder to step up and start the claiming process.
The winning ticket came from Casey’s General Store on 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland. The location has become a local hotspot since the win. “It’s the talk of the town, and the store is still buzzing with excitement,” said Kim Shaw, Casey’s District Manager. “This is the biggest jackpot-winning ticket our store has ever sold. We’re thrilled for the winner, and selfishly, we hope it’s one of our regular customers—keeping the winnings in the community would make it even more special.”
For selling the ticket, Casey’s General Store will receive a $500,000 cash bonus from the Illinois Lottery, a standard reward for retailers that sell jackpot-winning entries.
As the wait continues, the Illinois Lottery has a few reminders for the winner. First, sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a secure place. Then, get professional financial and legal advice. Lastly, contact the Lottery Player Hotline at 1-800-252-1775 to schedule a private appointment to claim the prize.
The winner has one year from the drawing date to claim the jackpot. If they don’t claim it in that time, the money will be returned to state programs.
Meanwhile, the Mega Millions game rolls on. The next jackpot, set for Friday night, is estimated at $43 million. For everyone else who didn’t win this time, another chance is just a few days away.
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