FastPlay drops second biggest FastPlay jackpot in Illinois worth nearly $3.3m

• FastPlay drops second biggest jackpot in Illinois worth nearly $3.3m
• This is a significant amount won from a player in the game, which is a premium $30 option
• The Illinois Lottery has been building momentum around the FastPlay game through an omnichannel experience, and the results are evident

The Illinois Lottery has crowned its second-largest FastPlay jackpot winner in the game's history with the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot resulting in $3,287,514 for one lucky player. The news was reported on Thursday, August 6, causing quite the stir.

Allwyn North America CEO Khalid Jones welcomed the news and said in a statement that the recent win once again demonstrated the strength of the category:

"We're excited to build on that success and bring the same proven approach to lottery partners across North America."

In a year with fewer draw-based jackpot rollover games, FastPlay continues to be one of the best-performing and most recognizable titles in the Illinois Lottery portfolio of options.

The title stands out with its premium $30 ticket prize, with the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot a perpetual fixture for players who like to take a chance on the game.

The game has also been hailed as a good example of how a lottery can analyze player behavior successfully and deliver on expectations, with the FastPlay game developed as part of a multi-channel experience.

Image credit: Illinois Lottery