Illinois Lottery Player Wins $4.1M Jackpot on Ticket Bought at Supermarket in Stone Park
Jay’s Fresh Market Store Celebrates Lucky Sale
STONE PARK, Ill. — An Illinois Lottery player has won $4.1 million on a ticket bought at a supermarket in the western suburbs.
Where the Winning Ticket Was Sold
The jackpot-winning ticket for the Sept. 28 drawing was sold at Jay’s Fresh Market, located at 1550 North Mannheim Road in Stone Park.
Owner’s Reaction to the Win
“When we first heard the news, we thought it was fake or a joke,” laughed Minesh Patel, owner of Jay’s Fresh Market. “But the morning after the drawing, a customer came in and said ‘Did you see? Somebody won the Lotto jackpot last night and they bought their ticket here!’ That’s when we realized it was real – I was so surprised and excited.”
The Winning Numbers
The ticket matched all six numbers to score the $4.1 million prize. The winning numbers were: 1-11-15-16-34-41.
Store’s Bonus for Selling the Winning Ticket
Jay’s Fresh Market will receive a one percent bonus of the prize amount, or $41,000, for selling the winning ticket.
Plans for the Bonus
“We are looking forward to using the bonus to make improvements and updates to our business. We especially want to increase our security and technology to keep our store and our staff safe. We have five loyal employees who have been with us since we opened our doors in 2017,” shared Patel.
A Previous Big Win
Just a few years back, Jay’s Fresh Market also sold a $75,000 winning scratch-off ticket.
Conclusion
The lucky player who purchased the winning ticket remains anonymous, but the store is thrilled to have played a part in their big win. The store’s bonus will go towards improving their business and ensuring the safety of their employees and customers.
FAQs
Who won the $4.1 million jackpot? The winner’s identity has not been disclosed.
Where was the winning ticket sold? The winning ticket was sold at Jay’s Fresh Market, located at 1550 North Mannheim Road in Stone Park.
What are the winning numbers? The winning numbers were: 1-11-15-16-34-41.
How much did the store receive as a bonus? Jay’s Fresh Market received a one percent bonus of the prize amount, or $41,000.
For more information or to buy tickets online, visit IllinoisLottery.com.
