Summary
- A fortunate individual has won $10,000,000 from a scratch-off lottery game.
- The individual purchased their ticket from a local business that has been family-run for 25 years.
- The shop owners are uncertain about the winner's identity, but they hope a loyal customer will step forward and share the news.
The Illinois Lottery has thrilling news to share: a lucky individual has won a $10 million prize from a scratch-off ticket. This winning ticket was bought at the Stop N Shop at 2501 North Huffman Boulevard in Rockford. Although the neighborhood is relatively modest, it now boasts its newest lottery millionaire.
Illinois Lottery produces another multi-million-dollar winner!
Few details have been shared about the winner, but the attention has certainly turned to the shop owner. Someone recently won the $10,000,000 Bankroll game, launched by the lottery in November 2024. This game boasts three $10,000,000 prizes and fifteen $1,000,000 prizes, making it an enticing option for scratch-off lottery enthusiasts. The winning ticket was purchased at a family-owned shop, with its owner, Raj Patel, elated by the event. Patel, who runs Stop N Shop, expressed that this marks the first time the shop has ever produced a million-dollar winner, let alone a $10,000,000 winner. In the past, most winners took home more modest amounts, such as $100,000, with a few fortunate ones winning up to $900,000. However, this is the first time the shop has overseen such a significant victory. Patel shared an emotional statement with Illinois Lottery officials and the public through a press release.
Patel knows his customers well, but the identity of the winner eludes him
Although Patel is familiar with his regular players, he admits he hasn't been able to identify the fortunate winner. Nonetheless, he hopes the lucky individual will stop by to share their exciting news. Illinois is renowned for its frequent lottery winners, with prizes ranging from large to even larger amounts. Recently, someone purchased a $20 scratch-off ticket and won $2,000,000 in the Mega Bucks game. But that's not all—a life-changing $349,000,000 was won in Illinois from the Mega Millions game. The winner came forward to claim their prize late last month.
