Summary
- The fourth person to become a millionaire in the Illinois Lotto game won in 2025.
- The game enables players to wager small amounts and still win significant sums.
- Massive jackpots are being won across the nation.
The Illinois Lottery has yet another reason to celebrate, as a new millionaire has emerged. A $1 million winning ticket was purchased in a small town southwest of Chicago. Although the winner's identity remains undisclosed and the prize is unclaimed, the Lottery is quick to rejoice over this latest windfall.
New Lotto millionaire minted in Illinois, southwest of Chicago
A Lotto game ticket, purchased at the Citgo station on 8755 W. 79th Street in Justice, Illinois, matched all six winning numbers on Thursday, July 10. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 16, 23, 25, and 39. Although the winner remains unnamed in the official press release, William Beahan, the owner of the Citgo station, enthusiastically shared his excitement with the Lottery about the anonymous winner's success. Beahan commented, I was out of the country when my manager informed me about the win. We have no idea who the lucky person is, but I'm confident it's a regular Lotto player from our community. While Beahan does not know who the winner is, he expressed that the entire staff is thrilled for them. The gas station itself will receive $10,000 for selling the winning ticket. Beahan added, Our gas station has been undergoing construction for nearly five years, and business has been challenging—so selling this winning ticket couldn't have come at a better time.
Big wins are dropping all over the place
The victory has been celebrated by both the owners and the Illinois Lottery. In an official press release, the Lottery noted that this marks the fourth time a Lotto participant has won over $1 million this year. Large jackpots are being claimed everywhere, not just in Illinois. In North Carolina, a woman turned her $50 scratch-off ticket into an $8,000,000 win, making it one of the most remarkable wins in lottery history.
