Rockford Walmart Shopper Wins $500K Lottery Prize

A woman shopping at a Walmart in Rockford, Illinois, has struck gold by winning a $500,000 lottery prize. The win occurred during a routine errand when she purchased a $10 Holiday Bucks scratch-off ticket.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The anonymous winner, referred to as “Jessie,” bought the ticket at the Walmart located at 3849 Northridge Drive. After scratching the ticket’s barcode, she scanned it at the machine. To her astonishment, the display revealed a winning amount of $500,000.
Initial Reaction
Jessie expressed her surprise, stating, “You wouldn’t believe how big my eyes got.” She even asked the clerk to verify her win. Excited by the news, she rushed to her car and called her husband, who reacted with disbelief and urged her to leave the store carefully.
Plans for the Winnings
With the winnings, Jessie has charitable intentions. She intends to use part of her prize to help those in need within her community, especially children, ensuring they have a joyful holiday season. “It’s amazing that this happened right at the start of the holiday season,” Jessie shared.
Retailer Reward
The Walmart store where the winning ticket was sold will receive a $10,000 commission for its sale. The Illinois Lottery strives to provide a variety of Holiday Instant Ticket games priced between $1 and $20 at approximately 7,000 retail locations throughout the state.
- Winner’s Nickname: Jessie
- Prize Amount: $500,000
- Ticket Price: $10
- Store Location: 3849 Northridge Drive, Rockford, IL
- Retailer Bonus: $10,000
- Lottery Games Offered: $1 to $20 Holiday Instant Tickets
- Number of Retail Locations: ~7,000 in Illinois