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Illinois Family Wins $1 Million Lotto Prize with Numbers Honoring Late Wife

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June 23, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—An Illinois man and his adult children have won $1 million in the Lotto Million 1 drawing, using numbers that pay tribute to their late wife and mother. The winning ticket was collaboratively purchased at a BP gas station in Wadsworth, located 45 miles north of Chicago.

The family uses numbers with special significance, particularly in memory of the family matriarch. “Our family likes to play the same numbers in various Lottery games from time to time, and the numbers are very near and dear to our hearts,” the daughter shared.

For selling the million-dollar ticket, the BP station will receive a $10,000 bonus. The winning moment was a mix of humor and surprise. “I actually saw a news story that a ticket was won nearby. So when my dad called me that night and said ‘I have big news – guess what?’ I rained on his parade when I said ‘We won a million dollars?’ He hadn’t seen the article yet,” the daughter recounted.

The family prefers to remain anonymous and expresses immense excitement, especially the father. “Everyone is really excited, but nobody is more excited than my dad!” added the daughter.

With the winnings, the family dreams of future jackpot wins and enjoys the thrill of playing. “My dad is convinced we will win one of those huge Mega Millions or Powerball jackpots next,” the daughter joked. They cherish the fun of the lottery and the dreams of how they would use their winnings to benefit others and themselves.

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