Woman wins $1M on birthday with scratch-off lottery ticket bought in Palos Heights
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. — A woman celebrated her birthday by winning $1 million.
The ticket was bought was purchased at a BP gas station at 12700 South Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.
While stopping at the gas station, the woman decided to pick up a $25 purple Diamond Crossword 10X scratch-off ticket, because of her favorite color, to treat herself on her birthday.
“When I scratched the ticket in my car, I kept seeing wins that were getting bigger and bigger,” expressed the lucky winner, who has requested to stay anonymous. “As I got to the end, I realized it was worth $1 million and I couldn’t believe it. I went back into the gas station to double check – and it was real. I instantly started crying and my legs felt like noodles – I didn’t think I would be able to drive home!”
The BP will receive a bonus of one percent of the prize amount for selling the winning ticket, or $10,000.
The winner fought back tears as she explained, “My husband and I work hard to provide for our family, and we want to be able to give our kids all the opportunities the world has to offer. This win will make a difference in our lives, and in theirs. Never in a million years did I think my life would change in an instant like this.”
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