$711K Windfall for Lucky Illinois Player in Fast Play Game Bonanza

A fortunate Illinois player has catapulted into financial bliss, clinching an online $711,984 jackpot from the Twenty 20s Fast Play game. As the weekend approaches, this player is flush with a hefty sum from their digital endeavour.

Twenty 20s, known for its escalating jackpot starting at $50,000, saw its prize soar until this player’s lucky break. The Illinois Lottery confirmed the win occurred on Wednesday, making headlines as a significant payout from the popular $20 ticket game.

With the odds of winning any prize at 1 in 3.27 and the jackpot at a steeper 1 in 80,000, the thrill of the chase pays off for the few. Post-tax, the victor stands to pocket approximately $505,000 after deducting around $206,119.16 in federal taxes and $35,243 in state taxes, courtesy of Nerdwallet’s Lottery Tax Calculator.

Twenty-20s represents just one option among 20 Fast Play games available in Illinois. Although this jackpot was secured online, enthusiasts can purchase Fast Play tickets in person at various retailers.

This jackpot is among over 37,000 winning Twenty 20s tickets sold this month alone, contributing to more than $2.2 million in prizes awarded to players.

The announcement came Thursday morning, though the winner’s identity remains under wraps. Winners of Fast Play prizes have a year from their victory date to claim their fortune.