"I started playing Lotto in January last year, and it quickly became my favorite game," said the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous under the name "East St. Louis Lotto Winner."
The ticket was purchased at Crown Mart, located at 306 E Broadway in East Saint Louis, Illinois.
The winning numbers were 5-9-14-18-22-23 in the August 25 Lotto drawing.
"I just want to take care of my family, get a nice house, and drive a Lexus," the winner shared with a smile. "Paris is on my list too! I'm looking forward to sightseeing and taking it all in... My granddaughters' future is my priority and I'm using this prize money to support their education and dreams."
Illinois Lottery said this was the biggest Lotto jackpot win this year.