CHICAGO – A million-dollar payday awaits a lucky Illinois Lottery player who matched all six numbers in the Monday, September 14, Lotto Million 1 drawing. The $1 million winning ticket was purchased at Tony’s Fresh Market, located at 2551 W. Cermak Rd. in Chicago. The winning numbers were 11-15-37-43-45-48. The ticket also won an additional $4 for matching two of six numbers on two other lines of play.
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For selling the winning ticket, Tony’s Fresh Market will receive a $10,000 selling bonus, which is 1% of the total prize amount.
The winner has one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages the lucky winner to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they’re ready to claim their prize.
So far this year, Illinois Lottery players have claimed over 4 million winning Lotto tickets, with total prizes exceeding $48 million.
Lotto is an Illinois-only game that is played three times a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app.
The Illinois Lottery reminds players to play for fun, not funds. Be Smart, Play Smart®. Must be 18 or older to play. Game odds available at IllinoisLottery.com.
About the Illinois Lottery
The Illinois Lottery, founded in 1974, has contributed over $26 billion to the State’s Common School Fund in support of K-12 public education in Illinois since 1985. The Common School Fund is the Illinois Lottery’s primary beneficiary, receiving nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds. The Illinois Lottery also supports various specialty causes as described in the Illinois Lottery Law (20 ILCS 1605/21.4). For more information about the Illinois Lottery and the causes we support, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.