A Chicago-area man walked into a BP station in Oswego for a quick drink and walked out sitting on a $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket. His June 11 evening drawing play, a simple Quick Pick, turned that everyday errand into a life-changing payday, and he later opened up to local media about what comes next.
Official confirmation
According to a June 12 press release from the Illinois Lottery, the winning numbers for the Thursday, June 11 Lucky Day Lotto evening drawing were 1-13-19-27-35, and the Quick Pick ticket matched all five. The release identifies the lucky point of sale as Oswego BP at 2791 US 34 in Oswego. The gas station will not walk away empty-handed either, with the Lottery confirming a 1 percent seller bonus of $13,000 for the retailer that sold the jackpot-winning ticket.
Winner's reaction
The winner told ABC7 Chicago he grabbed the ticket while stopping in to buy a drink and opted for a Quick Pick. "I played a Quick Pick, and it turned out to be a lucky day," he said. He added that he told his wife right away and that she was thrilled about the news. The couple is eyeing a new house and a stronger retirement as top priorities for the cash. The winner also recalled a roughly $45,000 Lucky Day payout about 15 years ago, back when the game still went by its old name, Little Lotto.
How to claim
The Illinois Lottery reminds players that the first move after a big win is basic but crucial: sign the back of the ticket and stash it somewhere secure. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within one year of the winning draw. For a jackpot at this level, winners need to set up an appointment at a Claim Center or use the Lottery's e-Claim and mail-in options. The Lottery's "When You Win" page outlines what documentation is required and provides contact details for scheduling, and players are advised to call the Lottery's player hotline or check the Claim Centers page before showing up to file a claim.
Local context
The Oswego BP has seen its name pop up in jackpot chatter before. Local reporting notes the same station previously sold a $1 million scratch-off winner, underscoring how certain spots manage to land on lottery winner lists more than once. Retailers that sell big winning tickets often enjoy a short-term bump in foot traffic and a wave of local buzz afterward, and this BP is likely to get another round of both. For past coverage of big winners tied to the station, see Shaw Local reporting.
Takeaway
Whether this latest winner keeps a low profile or eventually steps into the spotlight, the basics do not change: secure and sign the ticket, make copies or take photos for your records, and talk to tax and financial advisers before locking in how to receive the payout. For the latest Lucky Day Lotto results and full game rules, players can check the Illinois Lottery's results listings and game information pages.
