CHICAGO – An Illinois Lottery player has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after cashing in a life-changing $10 million windfall.
The lucky winner recently took home the second of three top prizes for the $10 Million scratch-off game.
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The top-prize-winning ticket was purchased at Jewel-Osco in Countryside, at 5545 South Brainard Avenue.
The Illinois Lottery’s $10 Million game has three $10,000,000 top prizes, leaving one still up for grabs. In addition, this game has 15 prizes of $1 million and the best odds to win $500 on any scratch-off ticket currently available in Illinois.
The first $10 Million Instant Ticket top prize was won in May 2024 by a player who purchased the ticket in Alton.
This is the 48th Illinois Lottery player to win $1 million or more on a scratch-off ticket this year.
For selling the winning ticket, Jewel-Osco in Countryside will receive a one percent bonus of the prize amount, or $100,000.
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.
Don’t overdo it and keep track of how much time you spend playing the Lottery. When gambling is no longer fun - take a break! For more information, visit the responsible gaming pages on the Illinois Lottery website: Illinois Lottery Responsible Gaming
