Harry Grant
Two Tickets Match All Five Numbers
The Illinois Lottery announced on Monday that two separate players secured the top prize in the Lucky Day Lotto draw held on Saturday, September 12. The winning combination for the game was 14, 19, 27, 38, and 43. Both players matched all five numbers to qualify for the grand prize of $200,000 each.
The two winning tickets were purchased at different retail locations across the state. One ticket was sold at a Circle K convenience store located at 1400 E. Steger Rd. in Crete. The second winning ticket was purchased at Love’s Travel Stop, situated at 400 Steward Rd. in Rochelle. The lottery authority did not release the names or ages of the winners in its initial announcement.
Retailers Receive Bonus Payments
Under the Illinois Lottery’s retailer incentive program, the two locations that sold the winning tickets will each receive a 1% bonus on the prize amount. This translates to a $2,000 bonus payment for each retailer, resulting in a total of $4,000 distributed to the two stores.
The Lucky Day Lotto game continues to be a significant contributor to the state’s lottery activity. According to the Illinois Lottery, the game has sold more than 8 million winning tickets since the beginning of the year. In total, the game has generated more than $48 million in prize money paid to winners across Illinois during this period. These figures highlight the high frequency of smaller and mid-tier wins associated with the daily draw format.
$2 Million Instant Win Recorded in Des Plaines
In a separate development, the Illinois Lottery confirmed that another player won $2,000,000 from an instant draw game. The winning ticket, which cost $20 to purchase, was bought at ZJ’s Pantry Plus Liquors, located at 699 N. Wolf Rd. in Des Plaines.
The instant draw game is distinct from the daily Lucky Day Lotto draw, offering players the chance to check their numbers immediately after purchase. The $2,000,000 payout represents a significant single-ticket win for the retailer in the Chicago suburb. The lottery noted that this type of game provides immediate gratification and potential for high payouts without the need to wait for a scheduled draw.
Claiming Prizes and Ticket Security
The two players who won the $200,000 Lucky Day Lotto prizes have 365 days from the date of the draw to claim their winnings. If the prize is not claimed within this period, it is forfeited. The Illinois Lottery advises all ticket holders to write their names on the back of their tickets to prevent others from claiming them if the ticket is lost or stolen.
Players in Illinois can claim prizes at any retailer or lottery office, depending on the amount won. For larger sums, specific procedures may apply to ensure the validity of the claim. The lottery encourages winners to verify their tickets against the official numbers posted on its website or at retail locations to ensure they have correctly identified a winning combination before proceeding with a claim.
Why It Matters
The announcement confirms a split of the top prize in the state's daily draw, affecting two specific retail locations in Illinois that will receive bonus payments. It also highlights a separate $2 million payout from an instant game, demonstrating the continued volume of significant wins across the Illinois Lottery's portfolio. Readers in Crete, Rochelle, and Des Plaines may recognize the named stores as local points of interest for lottery activity.
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