A simple grocery run turned into a life-changing moment for a father and daughter who now have $3 million to celebrate. The pair, dubbed the “Dynamic Duo,” hit the top prize on a $30 Cash Fortune Illinois Lottery scratch-off.
Good to know
- The winning $3 million ticket came from a $30 Illinois Lottery scratch-off.
- The ticket was purchased at a Jewel-Osco in Westchester, Illinois.
- The winners, a father and daughter, plan to take a vacation together using part of the prize money.
I almost peed my pants!
The daughter picked up the ticket while shopping at Jewel-Osco on Mannheim Road in Westchester. It was a casual decision—just something fun to do while picking up groceries. But when she scratched the ticket right there in the store and saw the prize, things changed fast.
“I scratched it right there in the store—and when I saw I’d won $3,000,000, I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I scanned it at the machine to be sure, and when it confirmed the win, I almost peed my pants!”
Excited but cautious, she rushed to her car and drove home to stash the ticket in a safe spot. “I ended up hiding it in a pretty unusual spot… but that secret’s staying with me,” she added with a laugh.
Vacation Plans for the Dynamic Duo
For this pair, the win is not just about the money—it is about time spent together. “My dad enjoys playing scratch-offs, and I just enjoy spending time with him,” the daughter said. Now, they are looking ahead to a getaway. “I’d love to take a nice vacation. And of course, my Dad is coming with me—there’s no way I’d go without him!”
The $3 million prize came from the $3,000,000 Cash Fortune game, one of Illinois Lottery’s high-stakes scratch-off options. At $30 per ticket, the game offers several chances at big payouts.
As for what happens next, the father–daughter duo plans to enjoy the win and make the most of the opportunity. For now, they are just happy to celebrate a lucky day spent together.
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