A father-daughter duo is planning a dream vacation after winning $3 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at a grocery store in west suburban Chicago.
The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased at Jewel-Osco in Westchester, situated at 2128 Mannheim Road, according to Illinois Lottery officials.
The lucky gamblers won the highest prize on a $3,000,000 Cash Fortune ticket that cost $30.
What we don’t know: Lottery officials did not reveal the winners’ names or origins.
What they’re saying: “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 said. “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!”
“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.
What’s next: What is next for the Dynamic Duo?
“I’d love to take a nice vacation,” the daughter said. “And of course, my dad is coming with me—there’s no way I’d go without him!”
Jewel in Westchester will receive an extra 1% on the reward money, which is $30,000.
What you can do: This year, 21 Illinois Lottery players have won $1 million or more with scratch-off tickets, according to authorities.
The Illinois Lottery sells instant ticket games ranging in price from $1 to $50 at roughly 7,000 retail locations around Illinois.
