EAST SAINT LOUIS, Ill. — An Illinois Lottery player has claimed this year’s biggest Lotto jackpot.
The winning ticket was purchased at Crown Mart, 306 E Broadway, East Saint Louis, Illinois.
“I started playing Lotto in January last year, and it quickly became my favorite game,” said the winner, who chose to remain anonymous as the ‘East St. Louis Lotto Winner.’
The ticket matched all six numbers — 5-9-14-18-22-23 — in the August 25 drawing, securing the $14.6 million jackpot. The winner said they played their favorite numbers.
“I checked the Illinois Lottery’s website to see who won—and realized it was me. Of all the people, it was me! I cried because I was too shocked,” the winner said.
They plan to use the winnings to support their family, buy a nice house, drive a Lexus, and take a trip to Paris.
Crown Mart will receive a $146,000 bonus, 1% of the prize, for selling the winning ticket.
According to the Illinois Lottery, this is the largest Lotto jackpot in Illinois for 2025, surpassing a $10.4 million prize awarded on February 8.
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