A construction worker in southern Champaign, Illinois, became the newest state millionaire thanks to a $2,000 Frenzy Multiplier scratch-off ticket. The ticket was purchased during a routine stop at a Philo gas station on his way to work NBC Chicago reports.
The now-millionaire initially stopped at the service station merely to buy his daily coffee and a lottery ticket. He scratched off the ticket, to find it revealing him as a new millionaire. Overwhelmed, he rushed home to share the news with his wife, according to WGN-TV.
The wife, at first dubious about the lottery ticket purchases, was quickly won over by the massive win. Discussing their newly-acquired fortune, the man mentioned he plans to start a college fund for their children.
The station that sold the million-dollar ticket did receive, earning a $10,000 bonus. The Phillip 66 at 102 S. Lincoln Street in Philo was awarded this due to their part in the win, as per WGN-TV. Furthermore, the Illinois Lottery has handed out over 55 million instant tickets and above $1.2 billion in prizes to players this year.
