Father of four in Northern Illinois claims $1M off $50 scratcher

• A father of four whose family loves sports won a $1,000,000 top prize from a popular scratch-off game in Illinois
• The winner stepped forward to claim his prize, but preferred to remain anonymous - he will offer his kids a game season treat
• The man is going to take his kids on their advice and use the money to treat himself - first buy a new car, and then put the rest towards retirement

A father from Northern Illinois has much to be happy about after he successfully ended up winning $1,000,000 from a $50 scratcher, the top prize from the game.

Father of four to finally treat himself after $1,000,000 lottery win

The man has already visited the Illinois Lottery headquarters, claiming the prize, and preferring to remain anonymous, albeit he did paused for a photo with his winning ticket and cardboard-cut glasses that hid his face.

The player ended up winning his seven-figure prize from the $50 Millionaire Club Instant Ticket scratch-off game. The $1,000,000 is the top prize from the game, and the ticket was bought at a Cub Foods at 1512 S. Wst Ave. in Freeport.

Naturally, the retailer will also claim a bonus for selling the correct ticket - $10,000. The winner did not hold back, and shared his own impressions:

"My favorite team might have lost that game, but I came out a winner. I’m still processing it all — I can’t believe it."

"I won $100 on that first try. That initial win brought me back the next day to cash in my ticket. I decided to give it another shot, and that’s what ultimately led to this $1 million prize," the man added.

This was his second time playing the game. He previously purchased a $20 instant ticket, and decided to try a slightly bigger ticket this time around. The man immediately thought about helping his children out when he found out how much he won.

However, his children told the winner that it was high time he did something for himself, suggesting that he should keep the money and take care of himself instead.

The winner may just take them up on this offer, arguing that he will buy a car and put the rest towards his retirement. Well, almost, as the man also plans to get a private suite experience during game season for the family.

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