The Lotto Matrix: Credit Card Ban Advances In Illinois And Some Lucky Tales
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By Jeff Edelstein
Published on March 27, 2026.
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be worth an estimated $70 million, with a cash value of $31.5 million. However, there were two Match 5 winners, one in California and another in New Jersey. A Massachusetts player hit all five white balls and bought a Power Play boost, resulting in a $2 million win. Kathy Lopez of Newport, North Carolina, won $1.2 million through a 50 cents instant-game, beating odds of 1 in 100 million. The Illinois House Gaming Committee has approved a bill that would ban the use of credit cards to purchase lottery tickets and prohibit cash advances on credit cards via casino ATMs. The bill does not change current gambling laws.
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