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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2M on New Mega Bucks Scratch-Off Ticket

The anonymous winner, nicknamed 'Classic Car Collector,' plans to use his prize to expand his car collection and buy land after purchasing the ticket during a routine coffee stop.

An Illinois man was in shock when he scratched off “more and more zeroes” on a lottery ticket.
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Overview

  • The $2 million winning ticket was purchased at Lenny’s Gas N Wash in Shorewood, Illinois, during a routine coffee stop by the winner.
  • The ticket was part of the Illinois Lottery's $20 Mega Bucks scratch-off game, which launched on April 1, 2025, making this one of its first major payouts.
  • The winner, who chose to remain anonymous and goes by 'Classic Car Collector,' plans to use the prize money to expand his classic car collection and purchase land.
  • Lenny’s Gas N Wash will receive a $20,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, marking the retailer's second $2 million lottery win in less than two years.
  • In 2025, Illinois Lottery players have already claimed over $548 million in prizes across more than 20.8 million instant tickets sold, highlighting the program's continued success.