After stronger-than-expected sales pushed the Mega Millions jackpot to an estimated $260 million , a lucky ticket holder in Illinois reaped the benefit by matching all six numbers drawn on June 2 – the white balls 2, 9, 11, 22 and 23, plus the gold Mega Ball 12. It is the fourth time the jackpot has been won this year. Another Illinois player took home $265 million on January 16, and New Yorkers claimed back-to-back jackpots on February 27 and March 24 .