Illinois Resident Wins $3 Million in Ultimate Diamond Jackpot

An individual from Illinois has recently secured an enormous prize from the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot fast-play game, amassing a total of $3,188,104. The winning ticket was acquired at the Komal Wine and Liquor convenience store on a Thursday, February 20, bringing an unexpected stroke of fortune to its purchaser!

Illinois Resident Lands Monumental $3 Million Prize

With the seven-figure windfall now confirmed, the Illinois winner chose to maintain their anonymity, though a store employee gladly stood in for the celebratory photograph. Situated near O’Hare airport at 4628 N Cumberland Ave., the store has been a long-time supplier of tickets to the local community.

‘While we are unaware of the winner’s identity, I sense we will find out soon. We recognize every customer who enters our doors, and they are familiar with us by name. I’m confident the winner will visit the store to share their joy with us – and we are eagerly anticipating that moment! We are thrilled for them,‘ he remarked.

Ashish Patel, the store owner, shared his thoughts and the significance of the win for his family. Patel expressed immense excitement over such a substantial prize being won from a ticket sold at his establishment, a success that naturally led to a gratifying bonus of $31,000 for him.

• Patel highlighted that since the store’s inception in 2015, it has become a cornerstone for the local community.
• He and his wife have grown familiar with the neighborhood and its residents, fostering a warm relationship with them.

Lottery Wins Abound Globally

This win is not an isolated incident. In France, an incredible turn of events saw two homeless individuals winning EUR500,000 from a scratch-off ticket they had purchased using a stolen credit card.

In a twist, the theft victim proposed to split the winnings with the offenders if they returned his ticket.

As for Illinois, the lottery has been known to frequently bestow substantial prizes. Just two months prior, another fortunate individual claimed a $700,000 reward from a ticket.