Photo caption: ILLINOIS LOTTERY PLAYERS, nicknamed ‘Dynamic Duo,’ won $3 million with a $30 scratch-off ticket.
A father–daughter duo is planning a dream vacation getaway after winning a $3 million top prize with a $30 Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.
“My dad enjoys playing scratch-offs, and I just enjoy spending time with him,” said the lucky winner, who, along with her father, has now earned the nickname the ‘Dynamic Duo.’
“One day, while I was out getting groceries, I decided to pick up a scratch-off ticket just for fun,” she recalled. “I scratched it right there in the store—and when I saw I’d won $3,000,000, I couldn’t believe it. I scanned it at the machine to be sure, and when it confirmed the win, I almost peed my pants!”
The $3 million winning scratch-off ticket was purchased at Jewel-Osco in Westchester, located at 2128 Mannheim Road.
“I bolted to my car as fast as I could so I could get home and stash the ticket somewhere safe. I ended up hiding it in a pretty unusual spot… but that secret’s staying with me,” the winner said with a laugh.
What’s next for the Dynamic Duo? “I’d love to take a nice vacation,” the daughter shared. “And of course, my Dad is coming with me—there’s no way I’d go without him!”
The lucky players won the top prize on a $3,000,000 Cash Fortune ticket, which costs $30.
Already this year, 21 Illinois Lottery players have won $1 million or more with scratch-off tickets.
For selling the winning ticket, Jewel in Westchester will receive a one percent bonus of the prize amount, or $30,000.
The Illinois Lottery currently offers a range of Instant Ticket games priced from $1 to $50, available at approximately 7,000 retail locations across Illinois.
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The Illinois Lottery reminds players to play for fun, not funds. Be Smart, Play Smart®. Must be 18 or older to play. Game odds available at IllinoisLottery.com.