Northern Illinois father wins $1M on scratch-off lottery ticket

An anonymous father of four won $1 million on a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced in a news release Tuesday.The winner won his prize from a $50 “Millionaire Club” Instant Ticket, which he bought at Cub Foods at 1512 S. West Ave., Freeport. The retailer will receive $10,000, 1% of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket. The winner said he bought his winning ticket after a local sporting event ended, according to the release.“My favorite team might have lost that game, but I came out a winner,” the lucky player said in the release. “I’m still processing it all – I can’t believe it.”His winning ticket came after his second time playing the $50 “Millionaire Club” game, according to the Illinois Lottery. He said he won $100 on his first try, which spurred him to try again the next day.The winner plans to use the prize to buy a new car and put money toward his retirement, according to the release.The winner also intends to share his prize money with his