Illinois Man Wins $9.2 Million After Lottery Machine Glitch

A malfunctioning lottery machine led to an unexpected jackpot for an Illinois man who initially wanted a different ticket.

The winner, who remains anonymous, purchased the winning Lotto ticket in Addison, Illinois, on August 24.
The man intended to buy a ticket for a different game but was forced to buy a Lotto ticket due to a machine error.
He discovered his win the morning after the drawing, matching all six numbers for a $9.2 million prize.
This jackpot is the second largest won in the Illinois Lotto game this year, following a $10.4 million win in February.
The winner expressed gratitude and amusement over the situation, recalling his initial frustration with the broken machine.