Someone in Rockford is having a very good week after winning a million dollars playing the Illinois Lottery.
An anonymous local just claimed a $1M prize from the Illinois Lottery after playing one of those scratch-off games we’ve all grabbed at the counter “just for fun.” The game? A $25 Crossword 50X, bought at Gas Depot.
And if you’ve ever taken your time scratching off every little box, you’ll appreciate this man’s strategy. He said crossword tickets are his favorite, and he likes to go slow! He enjoys revealing one word one by one. That patience definitely paid off, but not without a moment of pure shock.
Rockford-Area Man Hits $1 Million Jackpot with Lottery Win
“When I saw I had won, I had to do a double take,” he said. “I simply couldn’t believe it.”
Honestly, same. Winning a couple bucks feels exciting, but winning a million? That’s a whole different level!…