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Unclaimed $500K lotto ticket sold in Mokena

By Sun-Times Wire

A $500,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket was recently sold at a southwest suburban gas station, and the winner has yet to come forward.

The winning ticket for Thursday’s drawing was sold at Speedway, 18701 Wolf Road in Mokena, and matched all five numbers: 16 — 18 — 23 — 28 — 29, according to a statement from the Illinois Lottery.

The retailer will receive a bonus of $5,000, or 1 percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.

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