Illinois Woman Wins $2 Million On $20 Scratch-Off Ticket

$2 Million Lucky Day: Des Plaines Player Hits It Big on Scratch-Off

I am sure I’m not alone when something like this comes along, making me immediately think, “Why not me?”

It’s probably because I didn’t play the lottery that day, but someone who did sure made out big time.

A woman who preferred to stay anonymous won $2 million on a $20 scratch-off ticket.

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A Convenient Stop: Local Retailer Sells Winning $20 Ticket

She bought the ticket at ZJ’s Pantry Plus Liquors in Des Plaines. I know it’s unreasonable, but because that’s close-ish to Rockford, my first thought was, “I’ve been to Des Plaines. I could’ve bought that ticket.”

Never mind that most of my trips to Des Plaines involve going to O’Hare, and I have absolutely no idea where ZJ’s Pantry Plus Liquors is.

I’m happy for her, though. She plans to buy a new house and celebrate with a trip to New York City.

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Beating the Odds: Multi-Million Dollar Win Proves It’s Not Just Beginner’s Luck

And if you’re thinking this was beginner’s luck, think again. She previously won $10,000 playing the lottery.

The $20 ticket has overall odds of 1 in 3.85 of winning any prize, but that doesn’t matter when you hit the jackpot.

According to WGN, the winner will take home an estimated $1.4 million after taxes, which is still approximately $1.4 million more than I won by not buying a ticket.