Heartbreak Turned Jackpot: Illinois Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize on Valentine’s Day

An Illinois man, opting for anonymity, celebrated Valentine’s Day with a million-dollar win from the “Monopoly 50X” scratch-off game.

Purchased from Walmart at 137 W. North Ave, Northlake, the winning ticket sparked panic and joy for the lucky winner, who recently experienced a breakup.

“I felt my life change instantly,” he confessed, adding, “I almost skipped work!”

Choosing the cash option of $600,000 before taxes, the winner marked a silver lining to his recent romantic misfortune.

“Monopoly 50X” is a $10 scratch-off game launched on Jan. 2, boasting a top prize of $1 million.

With five out of six second-tier prizes worth $100,000 and 21 out of 27 third-tier prizes worth $5,000, the game offers enticing opportunities.

The odds of winning any prize stand at 1 in 3.39, while the chance of securing the top prize is 1 in 2,036,500,00.