A small store in Rockford has suddenly become the talk of the town, all thanks to a $10 million lottery win. Stop N Shop on North Huffman Boulevard recently sold a winning scratch-off ticket worth $10 million—the biggest yet from a game that only started last November.
Good to know
- Stop N Shop will receive a $100,000 selling bonus for the lucky ticket.
- The $10,000,000 Bankroll game still has two top prizes left.
- Illinois Lottery has already paid out over $568 million in 2025 from instant wins.
While most people visit Stop N Shop for snacks or gas, someone walked away with a $10 million win. The winner played the $10,000,000 Bankroll scratch-off, which costs $50 and includes three $10 million prizes along with fifteen $1 million ones. The jackpot was claimed from the very first batch of top prizes since the game began late last year.
Store manager Raj Patel could hardly contain his excitement. “We’ve sold a few big winning tickets before, ranging from $100,000 to $900,000,” he said. “I kept saying ‘The next one has to be a million-dollar winner,’ but I never in a million years expected it to be worth $10 million!”
Patel and his family have operated the store for over 25 years. He added, “We are absolutely thrilled for the winner—this is the kind of moment every lottery retailer dreams of. Our customers are just as excited knowing that life-changing lottery prizes really can be won right here in our local store!”
Despite the buzz, no one has come forward to claim the prize publicly. Patel noted, “We know most of our customers by name. That’s why it’s so surprising we haven’t figured out who the lucky $10 million winner is yet, but we’re hopeful they’ll stop by and share the big news with us soon!”
As for Stop N Shop, the win brings more than just bragging rights. They will receive a $100,000 selling bonus, which Patel said will go toward both staff and store improvements. “We’re going to use a portion of the bonus to give back to our employees, who are such an important part of our success,” he said. “We also plan to invest in some much-needed upgrades to the store. And this summer, we’re hoping to host a fun celebration to thank our loyal customers—so stay tuned for that!”
In 2025 alone, Illinois players have already claimed more than $568 million in instant ticket prizes. The Illinois Lottery continues to offer games ranging from $1 to $50 at over 7,000 retail spots across the state.
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