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Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Player Wins $700,000 Jackpot
NewsAugust 4, 2026·1 min read

Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Player Wins $700,000 Jackpot


A Lucky Day Lotto player won $700,000 in Illinois. The winning ticket was sold at Franklin Food & Liquors at 9735 W. Franklin Ave. in Franklin Park. The winning numbers were 9, 13, 15, 16, and 37.

The store clerk, Vicky, sold the winning ticket. The store owner, Ben, plans to use the $7,000 premium to invest in the business. Ben said, "Vicky sold the winning ticket and called me to share the news. I feel so blessed that our store sold this winning ticket, and congratulations to the lucky winner."

Ben also mentioned, "This prize will help us continue improving the store, expand our inventory, and better serve our customers and neighborhood." The Illinois Lottery is still searching for the winner, who has yet to claim the prize.

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