Summary
- The Illinois Lottery is thrilled to celebrate another major winner from the Lucky Day Lotto game.
- On the evening of Wednesday, August 12, a lucky ticket holder triumphed in the drawing.
- The venue basked in the glory of victory, earning a well-deserved $4,000 bonus for the impressive $400,000 prize.
An Illinois lottery player has every reason to celebrate after hitting it big with a $400,000 win in the popular Lucky Day Lotto. This unexpected fortune came from a ticket purchased at Division Mobil on 2805 W. Division St. in Chicago. On the evening of Wednesday, August 12, the magic numbers — 1, 7, 33, 34, and 45 — aligned perfectly to transform that ordinary day into an extraordinary moment of joy.
Jackpot winner scoops $400K from Lucky Day Lotto drawing
Store manager Bobby Patel was thrilled to seize the moment, with his property earning a $4,000 share from the sale of the winning lottery ticket. Our regular customers have been calling or dropping by nonstop, either curious about the winner or just to share in our excitement, Patel shared with the lottery. Despite the buzz, Patel admitted they hadn't been contacted by the lucky winner and still didn't know their identity. This isn't the first time glory has struck Patel’s shop; it has been a lucky charm in the past for other big winners too. About five years ago, someone from the same venue struck a $500,000 jackpot with a scratch-off ticket. Aqil Jaddi, the Finance and Operations Manager, was overjoyed at the news and sends a warm welcome to the newest winner. The bonus from this recent victory is set to be reinvested for further improvements in the business. To celebrate, a festive pizza party and a small token of appreciation are planned for the employees. It's our way of saying thank you, Jaddi explained.
More lottery jackpots drop in Illinois every week
Lucky Day Lotto has been sprinkling a touch of magic for countless winners every single day. That unforgettable Wednesday evening's draw created a staggering 17,500 winning tickets. The joy doesn't seem to stop, as the Illinois Lottery continues to surprise delighted players with six-figure payouts, seemingly like clockwork each week. Just recently, the excitement reached new heights with the announcement of two jackpots totaling an incredible $2 million. Several lucky participants hit the jackpot in games like Super Jackpot and Lucky Day Lotto.
