“Monopoly 50X” is a $10 scratch-off game that was launched on Jan. 2, with a top prize of $1 million. On Valentine’s Day, that top prize was claimed by a man who maybe it’s lucky in love, but luck was still on his side. While not everyone had a special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with this year, he did have his own ‘Lady Luck”.
According to the Illinois Lottery, the lucky fellow, who wished to remain anonymous, won a million dollars from the “Monopoly 50X” scratch-off game.
“After I scratched the winning ticket, I completely panicked,” he told the Lottery. “I immediately felt my life change. I almost didn’t go to work!”
The winning ticket was bought from Walmart on North Ave in Northlake, IL and has been kept a secret, according to the Lottery.
“I don’t have a special someone to share my big news with because my girlfriend and I broke up three days before I bought the winning ticket,” the winner told the Lottery. “You can say I haven’t had much luck in the love department, but that’s alright because now I really hit the jackpot.”