Southern Illinois $4 Million Mega Millions Prize

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Murphysboro, Illinois won a $4 million secondary prize in a November 2022 drawing.

The retailer was reported as a Circle K near Carbondale.

How the ticket won

The ticket matched the five white ball numbers 5, 13, 29, 38 and 59.

Under the Mega Millions rules in effect at the time, matching five white balls without the Mega Ball paid a $1 million base prize outside California. The ticket had the Megaplier feature, which increased the prize to $4 million.

That prize was substantial, but it was not the Mega Millions jackpot.

Retailer bonus

The selling retailer was reported as eligible for a bonus from the Illinois Lottery. Retailer bonus rules are state specific and can change, so check the Illinois Lottery for current rules.

Historical rules are not current rules

Mega Millions changed in April 2025. The current game costs $5 per play and includes a randomly assigned multiplier rather than the old optional Megaplier.

This 2022 winner story does not describe today's prize structure or ticket price. In November 2022, a Southern Illinois ticket matched five white balls and, with the then current multiplier option, produced a $4 million prize.