A Mt. Vernon man who wanted to remain anonymous has won $1-million after scratching an Illinois Lottery Instant Ticket.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K gas station and convenience store at 1710 South 10th in Mt. Vernon
The winner said his girlfriend scratched the ticket and kept on staring at it and saying, ‘This can’t be right, this can’t be right’ – so he took a look and then ended up saying the same thing. Once it sank in that they had won $1 million, they were both dumbfounded and happy at the same time – a moment they will never forget.
When asked what he plans to do with the winnings, the newfound millionaire replied, “Fulfill our dream and buy a new house, give a little love to my family and hopefully retire a little earlier.”
This is also a win for Circle K for selling the winning ticket, as the retailer will receive a selling bonus of $10,000, which is one percent of the prize amount.
Already this month, more than 2.5 million Illinois Lottery Instant Tickets have been sold, netting players over $63.7 million in prizes.
