Lucky Illinois Native Is State's Latest Millionaire After Huge Jackpot Win

By Logan DeLoye

July 12, 2024

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One extremely fortunate individual is now more than a million dollars richer after a massive lottery drawing that took place on Wednesday (July 10) evening. According to Illinois Lottery, the lucky lottery player matched all five numbers (13-14-32-40-41) as part of the recent drawing to win not one, but 1.25 million big ones!

Imagine becoming an instant millionaire within the matter of minutes!

The Palatine native, whose identity has yet to be revealed, purchased the winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket at the Jewel-Osco, located at 45 South Plum Grove Road in Palatine. What's more, the winner will not be the only one to receive a check from the massive jackpot drawing. The Jewel-Osco that sold the ticket will also receive money from the win. $12,500 to be exact!

The mysterious winner has exactly one year to come forward and claim the $1.25 million jackpot. Should they misplace their ticket or fail to pay a visit to lottery headquarters to claim their prize, the money will be donated to Illinois' Common School Fund, providing school supplies and learning necessities to students across the state.

Lucky Day Lotto is an Illinois-only game with jackpot drawings taking place everyday at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m CT.

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