An Illinois man has struck nearly one million dollars on the Fast Play Twenty 20s game after purchasing a ticket through the Illinois Lottery app. The man, who had just finished walking his dog before deciding to test his luck, expressed his initial skepticism upon discovering his win. "With this game, you find out right away if you win - but I didn't believe it," he told NBC Chicago. His disbelief extended to his wife, whom he showed a screenshot of the win, and both remained incredulous until the prize was claimed.

The winner, who previously only bought lottery tickets at gas stations, praised the convenience of the Illinois Lottery app. "I like how convenient and fun it is to use the app. Plus, there's no traffic," he joked with Central Illinois Proud. The Fast Play Twenty 20s game features a progressive jackpot starting at $50,000 which continues to grow with each purchase made in-store and online until it is won. This man's win was part of a larger picture where over 567,000 winning tickets have been sold this year for Twenty 20s, which have altogether paid out more than $32.5 million to players.

The lottery officials released data indicating a massive number of Illinois Lottery victories this year, stemming from the Fast Play Twenty 20s game. Their data shows a staggering over 567,000 winning tickets sold, amounting to a collective prize sum exceeding $32.5 million. It's a reminder of the potential windfalls that await those who choose to participate in such games of chance, incentivized by the growing jackpot.

After realizing his windfall, the winner shared plans for a European vacation with his family, painting a picture of the potential life-altering impact of such a prize. "It was definitely a shock, but let's face it, this is a very good shock," he remarked to NBC Chicago about his experience