Lemont, IL – A Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in Lemont has made one player $400,000 richer after matching all five numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing.
According to the Illinois Lottery, the winning numbers in the August 12 evening draw were 3-4-6-8-41. The ticket was purchased at Walker Liquor, 12255 Walker Rd., in the southwest suburb of Chicago.
The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus — equal to 1% of the jackpot — for selling the winning ticket. Nearly 19,000 other tickets also won prizes in the same drawing, the lottery said.
Winners have up to one year from the draw date to claim their prize. Officials encourage players to sign the back of their ticket immediately and store it in a safe place until ready to redeem it.
Lucky Day Lotto is an Illinois-exclusive game with daily drawings at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. Jackpots start at $100,000 and can be played in stores, online, or through the Illinois Lottery app.
The Illinois Lottery reminds players that its games are meant for entertainment and urges responsible play. More information, including game odds, can be found at IllinoisLottery.com.
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