Sold a $393M Mega Millions ticket on 2017-08-11.
Nick's Barbecue has sold a winning Mega Millions ticket, but that history says nothing about the ticket in your pocket — every draw is independent, and this store's odds on the next ticket are identical to those of any other licensed retailer in IL. If you do have a winner, here's what actually determines your payout.
IL withholds 4.95% in state tax from lottery prizes. Federal withholding adds another 24% on any single prize over $5,000. On privacy, anonymous above a threshold in Illinois: Some anonymity protection may apply above a prize threshold — sources vary on the exact figure, so confirm with the Illinois Lottery before claiming.
Sign the back of the ticket right away — that alone establishes you as the owner if it's ever lost or disputed. Small prizes can typically be cashed at Nick's Barbecue itself or any other licensed retailer in IL; larger prizes and any jackpot-tier win require an in-person visit to an official Illinois Lottery claim center with the signed ticket and a valid photo ID. Take a photo and a photocopy of the signed ticket before you go, and hold off on any big decisions — lump sum vs. annuity, who to tell, whether to bring in a financial advisor — until you've had a few days to think it through.
Nick's Barbecue in Palos Heights, IL has sold 1 major lottery winning ticket worth $393.0M combined, according to LotteryMap's tracked win records.
No. Every ticket for a given game has identical odds no matter where it's purchased. A store's past winning history reflects ticket volume and chance, not a higher probability of future wins.
Nick's Barbecue is located at 12658 Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Palos Heights, IL.