An online player in Illinois hit the jackpot big time, bagging over $1.3 million in the new Cash Castle FastPlay game; this revelation came from the state's lottery officials, as reported by CBS News Chicago on Monday. The win, which totaled $1,348,786, was achieved by playing the recently released $30 game which has seen its jackpot soar from $100,000 due to ticket sales spreading across the state until someone strikes it lucky.
Following a larger win of $1.4 million in April and a $462,000 win in March, the Illinois Lottery indicated this latest win is the second-largest for the Cash Castle game, which is increasingly becoming a favorite among bettors, according to information from NBC Chicago. They say FastPlay games are designed for quick and hassle-free participation as players don't need to choose numbers, fill out play slips, scratch anything, or wait for a draw - instead, the results are instantaneous.
Not only are these games accessible in stores, but also online and through the Illinois Lottery app, providing gamblers aged 18 and up with various channels to place their bets. The lottery's portfolio doesn't stop at Cash Castle, offering 25 distinct FastPlay games with assorted price points and playing styles, all available both physically and digitally.
This year has already seen impressive lottery wins in Illinois, with a $349 million Mega Millions ticket sold in DeKalb County and a significant $10.4 million prize from a ticket at a suburban Chicago gas station.
