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Accidental $20 Online Ticket Wins Illinois Retiree a $250,000 FastPlay Jackpot

The Illinois Lottery confirmed the instant-win prize from a FastPlay game available in stores, online or through its app.

Overview

  • Holly, a retired teacher from Johnston City, won after purchasing a Magnificent Multiplier FastPlay ticket online.
  • She said she intended to buy the $2 Booming Bucks game but selected the $20 option while watching a movie.
  • She initially thought her computer had crashed before showing the result to her husband, who first assumed she was joking.
  • She plans to use the winnings to build a family home and buy a baby grand piano to pursue her passion for music.
  • FastPlay games reveal results immediately, require no number selection, and the Illinois Lottery currently offers 35 such games.