Twice Lucky: Illinois Man Wins $1.3 Million in Lottery Draw, 15 Years After First Win
A fortunate individual from Illinois recently won $1.3 million in the same lottery draw that he had won 15 years ago. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, shared that he bought the winning ticket on a whim during a routine stop at a BP gas station in Oswego, Il. The winning numbers for the June 11 Lucky Day Lotto draw were 1-13-19-27-35, matching the numbers on his ticket. He expressed disbelief at first but confirmed his win after scanning the ticket.
The lucky winner plans to use his $1.3 million prize to buy a new home for his family and secure his and his wife's retirement. He expressed gratitude for the unexpected blessing and anticipated his children's excitement. The Oswego BP gas station, where he purchased the winning ticket, also received a $13,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
Interestingly, this win was not the first stroke of luck for the winner. He had previously won a $45,000 prize playing the same game 15 years ago when it was known as Little Lotto. The Lucky Day Lotto is an Illinois-exclusive lottery draw held twice a week, with jackpots starting at $100,000. The fortunate winner's story serves as a reminder that luck can strike twice in unexpected ways.