Illinois Lottery Winner Nets $1.2 Million from FastPlay Game
I Luv' the iLottery Game!
The windfall just keeps on coming for the Illinois iLottery! The latest big winner bagged an eye-popping $1.2m from the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot, and they did it all from the comfort of their living room.
This mystery person, who prefers to stay out of the spotlight, grabbed their winning ticket on a Wednesday, April 17, via the Illinois iLottery platform. And, despite their newfound fortune, they spun right into the spotlight to claim their prize.
While the Illinois Lottery is keeping tight-lipped about the winner's identity, they did offer up a tasty tidbit: In 2025 alone, they've given away over 388,000 winning tickets so far!
With an impressive roster of 25 FastPlay games, the Illinois iLottery's app has been spreading Lotto joy like nobody's business. In fact, the generous lottery has awarded a whopping $24.6m in prizes since the year's beginning.
So, if you're keen to grab a slice of the lotto pie, jump on the Illinois iLottery bandwagon. Could you be the next big winner drawing a royal flush in the Affluent Royal Flush or snagging a life-changing Ultimate Diamond Jackpot like our secret champion did? Only time (and your luck) will tell!
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Enrichment Data: The winner's prize of $1,234,128 from the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot FastPlay game is the second-largest prize won for the game in 2025.
- The Illinois iLottery announced a strong performance in the finance industry, awarding a worthwhile $24.6m in prizes since the start of the year.
- The casino-and-gambling sector saw a significant win in Illinois, with a mystery individual claiming an impressive $1,234,128 from the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot FastPlay game.
- The banking-and-insurance world took notice as the Illinois Lotteries continued its steady growth, giving away over 388,000 winning tickets in 2025 alone.
- The iLottery industry is thriving, with the Illinois platform boasting 25 FastPlay games that have contributed to the lottery's winning streak.
- The Illinois iLottery industry has had another notable victory, as the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot FastPlay game awarded the second-largest prize of $1,234,128 in 2025.
