A $344 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold at Casey's General Store in Cortland, Illinois, making lottery history in this small town of 4,300 residents. The winning ticket from the March 25 drawing matched all six numbers: 1, 5, 17, 39, 62, and Mega Ball 8, with a cash option of $159.1 million.

The winner remains anonymous, as no one has stepped forward to claim the prize yet. This unexpected win from a small Midwestern town has sparked excitement and speculation among locals about who the lucky winner might be.

The odds of winning this jackpot were 1 in 302,575,350, making this victory particularly remarkable. Following this win, the Mega Millions jackpot has reset to $20 million for the March 28 drawing, with a $9.2 million cash option.

While Illinois celebrated the grand prize winner, Ohio residents also enjoyed some success:

• 2 people won $1,000
• 10 people won $500
• 519 people won $20
• Over 8,600 people won $2

The winner has one year to claim their prize. Lottery officials recommend immediately signing the ticket's back and seeking legal and financial advice before claiming the winnings.

Casey's General Store in Cortland has now become a landmark location, symbolizing how life-changing luck can strike anywhere, even in the smallest of towns.

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