CHICAGO – The $23.2 million Powerball jackpot was hit on Saturday night bringing back-to-back Powerball jackpots wins in the January 20 and January 23 drawings, with this most recent draw also making a few more millionaires in Illinois.
One Powerball player’s millionaire moment was winning a $2 million prize and another player celebrated a $1 million prize.
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The $2 million winning ticket was sold at Hucks gas station at 2801 Lindbergh Blvd. in Springfield. The $1 million dollar winning ticket was sold at Taylorville Food Center at 500 W. Market St. in Taylorville.
January has been filled with millionaire-making moments for Powerball and Mega Millions® players across Illinois. In total, seven players across the State have won prizes of $1 million dollars or more playing these games.
Game | Prize Amount | City | Winning Retailer |
Mega Millions | $1 million | Chicago | 7-Eleven 2341 W. Belmont |
Powerball | $1 million | Marion | Circle K Article continues after sponsor message
1300 N. Carbon St. |
Mega Millions | $1 million | Elk Grove Village | Lively Liquor 1170 E. Higgins Rd. |
Powerball | $1 million | Chicago | Amoco 1200 W. Belmont |
Powerball | $1 million | Sterling | Shell 2404 E. Lincolnway |
Powerball | $2 million | Springfield | Hucks 2801 W. Market St. |
Powerball | $1 million | Taylorville | Taylorville Food Center 500 W. Market St. |
Powerball tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Powerplay for an additional $1. The game is played every Wednesday and Saturday night at 9:59 p.m. CT. Mega Millions tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Multiplier for an additional $1. The game is played every Friday and Tuesday night at 10 p.m. CT.
