Chicago, IL (CHAMBANA TODAY) – The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an astonishing $1.7 billion ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, making it one of the largest in U.S. history — and Illinois players are already cashing in big.
In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers. The winning ticket was purchased at Joe’s Tobacco & Vape on W. Galena Blvd.
Other lucky players across the state also scored major wins:
Two players won $100,000 each using the Power Play feature on tickets bought at:
BP, 450 Cicero Ave., University Park
Shell, 11200 W. 31st St., Westchester
Six more players won $50,000 each at locations across Illinois, including:
7-Eleven, 6000 W. Higgins, Chicago
BP Gas & Food, 2200 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Casey’s General Stores in Rock Falls and Princeton
Smokin’ Joe’s, Rock Island
Via iLottery (online)
Since this Powerball roll began on June 2, Illinois Lottery players have won over $15.7 million in prizes from more than 1.3 million winning tickets.
Retailers also benefit from every ticket sold, earning a 1% bonus on winning ticket prizes — and the State wins, too. With nearly $73.8 million in Powerball ticket sales during this jackpot run, nearly $29.5 million will go to the Common School Fund, supporting K-12 education across Illinois.
The next Powerball drawing takes place Saturday, September 6 at 9:59 p.m. CT. Tickets are $2, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on. Tickets can be purchased at licensed retailers, online at IllinoisLottery.com, or through the Illinois Lottery app.
