A $4 million lottery ticket was sold in Rapid City, the first Mega Millions drawing of 2023

A$4 million lottery ticket was sold in Rapid City, making the first Mega Millions drawing of 2023 a lucky one for a South Dakota player.

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing resulted in a $4 million winning ticket purchased in Rapid City. The ticket was sold at Corner Pantry, located at 310 E. Fairmont Blvd. in Rapid City.

The lucky player's ticket matched 5 of 5 winning numbers and was just the Mega Ball away from the $785 million jackpot, according to South Dakota Lottery. Selecting five correct numbers earned the buyer a $1 million second prize that was multiplied by 4.

The South Dakota Lottery recommends the winner sign the back of his or her ticket immediately. The prize may be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery validation center.

Friday’s jackpot is currently $940 million, which is the fourth largest in the game’s history. The largest Mega Millions jackpot is $1.537 billion, which was won Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina.