An Illinois man won $2 million on a scratch-off ticket this week, lottery officials said.
The 66-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, spent $20 on a 100X Payout Instant Ticket at Pilot Travel Center, located at 3801 N. Division St., in Morris.
"My wife and I stopped for gas and I picked up a scratch-off ticket," he said. "She said, ‘Don’t scratch it in front of me - I’m bad luck.’ So once we got back home, I scratched the ticket alone and I couldn’t believe it - the ticket was a $2 million winner! I was laughing and crying at the same time. We are just ecstatic."So far this year, Illinois Lottery officials say 48 million winning instant tickets have been sold in the state — netting lottery players over $1.
"I picked the pink ticket because it’s my granddaughter’s favorite color," explained the lucky winner. "Every year I take my family to the Chicago RV & Camping Show. After winning today, she asked me, ‘Grandpa, when do I get to go for a ride in your new RV?’ So, I guess I’m buying an RV now." The Illinois Lottery encourages winners to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they claim their prize.
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