Illinois Lotto Player Wins $1 Million Prize in Justice
A lucky suburban resident is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning Lotto Million 1 ticket at a gas station in Justice, Illinois. The winning ticket, sold on July 10, matched all six numbers – 5-11-16-23-25-39 – in the latest drawing.
The Illinois Lottery announced the substantial win, marking the fourth time this year a player has claimed a prize of $1 million or more in the state-exclusive game. The winning ticket was sold at a Citgo gas station located in the southwest Chicago suburb of Justice.
Mystery Surrounds the Winner
As of today, July 12, the identity of the winner remains unknown. The owner of the Citgo station, William Beahan, stated he was informed of the win by his manager while traveling abroad. “We have no clue who the winner might be, but I have a strong feeling it was a regular Lotto player from our area,” Beahan said. “Whoever it is, we’re very happy for the winner and look forward to celebrating with them.”
Bonus for the Retailer and Plans for the Future
The Citgo station will receive a $10,000 bonus from the Illinois Lottery for selling the winning ticket. Beahan plans to reinvest the funds back into the business, provide a bonus to his employees, and launch a promotional offer on gasoline for customers.
Illinois Lotto: Game Details and Claim Deadline
Lotto is an Illinois-only lottery game played three times a week – on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Players have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes, according to Illinois Lottery officials. This means the winner has until July 10, 2025, to come forward and claim the $1 million jackpot.
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The Illinois Lottery encourages all players to check their tickets carefully and contact the Lottery if they believe they hold the winning ticket.
