CHICAGO (WLS) — An Illinois resident who plays the lottery recently had an exciting surprise when his $10 scratch-off ticket turned out to be a $1 million winner.
The lucky winner, Ashur Al Rahib from Chicago, purchased the winning ticket at a Mobil gas station on West Peterson Avenue in West Rogers Park, according to a statement from the Illinois Lottery.
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“I frequently visit this gas station in my neighborhood,” Al Rahib shared. “When I couldn’t decide which lottery ticket to choose one day, the store employee, Romy, offered me a few options without revealing the names of the games. I randomly selected one – and now I’m amazed that this ticket has changed my life by making me a millionaire!”
Romy Singh, the store associate who sold Al Rahib his winning ticket, shared, “Ashur is a good and hardworking man. He’s been coming here for a long time, so we’ve gotten to know each other.”
Illinois Lottery winner Ashur Al Rahib is incredibly grateful after realizing his $10 Red Hot Millions lottery ticket was worth $1 million.
Singh added, “After realizing his ticket won $1 million, Ashur came back and told me, ‘You gave me good luck, thank you!’ He was so happy, and I’m very happy for him.”
Al Rahib may be onto something about Singh and the Mobil being lucky, as the store has sold a $25,000 and a $50,000 winning lottery ticket in the last two years.
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