Lincolnwood's quiet suburbia is buzzing with excitement after the Illinois Lottery confirmed a "20 Years of Cash" scratch-off ticket sold at a CVS Pharmacy has turned one resident into an instant millionaire. The lucky winner purchased their golden ticket, worth a staggering $3.6 million, at the pharmacy located at 3950 W. Devon Ave. According to NBC Chicago, the $10 scratch-off offered a windfall that could've been paid out as $25,000 per month over two decades.
However, opting to quickly claim their riches, the winner instead took a one-time cash payment of $3.6 million. This financial move comes amid a slew of recent wins across the state, putting Illinois on the map as a hotspot for lottery luck, with a $1 million ticket recently sold in Arlington Heights and two more multimillion-dollar prizes in Oak Park.
It's not just the winner who's getting a cash infusion. The CVS store that sold the winning scratch-off is also getting a piece of the pie. They are set to receive a $36,000 bonus for their role in the win, CBS Chicago reports. This seller's bonus equals one percent of the winning amount, as per the lottery's policy, providing a nice kickback for their sales efforts.
While the winner's identity remains a mystery, lottery officials encourage prize bearers to sign the back of their tickets and securely store them until ready to come forward. .
