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The Illinois Lottery recently crowned a new multi-millionaire who won the top prize of $3 million on a $30 “Cash is King” scratch-off ticket.
“I scratched off the ticket while I was still at the convenience store,” expressed the lucky winner, nicknamed ‘King of Cash,’ who has requested to stay anonymous. “I thought I read the ticket wrong. I had the cashier verify it for me, and he said ‘Congratulations!’ It was so shocking. My heart was pounding, and I immediately started to sweat. I couldn’t believe it!”
The winning ticket was purchased at Bellwood Liquor and Grocery in Bellwood.
“I was so surprised and needed to rush home,” shared King of Cash. “I was in such a hurry that I ran out of the store and almost headed home, forgetting my truck in the parking lot!”
The winner has plans for his newfound fortune. “First, I want to pay off our mortgage and my car. Next, my wife wants a new car and my son needs a new car. New cars for everybody!” laughed the winner.
Bellwood Liquor and Grocery will also benefit from the win, receiving a selling bonus of one percent of the prize amount.
So far this year, more than 37 million Illinois Lottery Instant Tickets have been sold, netting players over $972 million in prizes. The Illinois Lottery offers a range of Instant Ticket games priced from $1 to $50, available at approximately 7,000 retail locations across Illinois.
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.
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