Score a MASSIVE $3.1 Million with an Unexpected Luck Strike!
Player from Illinois wins $3 million on a fast play game
A lucky player from Illinois struck gold with a record-breaking win from the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot fast-play game, walking away with a whopping $3,188,104 prize! The winning ticket was purchased on a Thursday, February 20, at Komal Wine and Liquor, a convenient store nestled close to O'Hare airport at 4628 N Cumberland Ave [1].
This incredible win had the player seeking some privacy, opting to remain anonymous. But worry not, as a shop employee stepped up to represent the winner in thephoto-op.
The shop owner, Ashish Patel, experienced his own share of excitement, knowing that a life-changing prize had been sold at his store. Patel eagerly awaits the big bonus - a handsome $31,000!
Though the winner chose to stay under the radar, Patel expressed his sentiment on the joyous occasion. He pointed out that his store has been an integral part of the neighborhood, serving the local community since opening in 2015. His wife and he have built a close relationship with the residents [2].
"While we don't know who the winner is yet, I have a feeling they'll come back to share their fantastic news with us. We can't wait to celebrate with them!" shared Patel.
Jackpot Fever Continues to Sweep Across the Globe
It's not just Illinois causing a stir with a huge win. France recently saw two homeless individuals score a mind-blowing €500,000 from a scratch-off ticket,"looted" with a stolen credit card [3]. The rightful owner, who had been deprived of his winnings, offered to split the reward with the thieves if they'd return the ticket.
Illinois has also seen its fair share of big prizes, with another fortunate participant pocketing a sizeable $700,000 reward just two months prior [3].
Image credit: Illinois Lottery
[1] https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/komal-wine-liquors-one-of-the-winningest-stores-in-illinois/2644889/[2] https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/illinois-lottery-makes-some-illinois-residents-millionaires-each-year/2642327/[3] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64330553
The staggering $3,188,104 win at a casino-and-gambling establishment in Illinois, made by an Ultimate Diamond Jackpot fast-play game ticket, has ignited gambling trends as lotteries continue to deliver big-wins across the globe. In France, two homeless individuals managed to collect a substantial €500,000 from a luck-strike on a stolen credit card-funded scratch-off ticket.
