A Kendall County resident recently claimed a $1.3 million jackpot after matching all six numbers in the Illinois Lottery’s Lucky Day Lotto drawing. The winning ticket, purchased at the BP gas station located at 2791 US Highway 34 in Oswego, matched the numbers 05-13-17-26-30 for the drawing held on September 19, 2024.
How the Winning Ticket Was Selected
The winner used a “Quick Pick” selection to secure the jackpot, according to the Illinois Lottery. By opting for the computer-generated numbers rather than selecting specific digits, the player beat odds of approximately 1 in 1.2 million. The Oswego BP station, which sold the winning ticket, will receive a bonus of $13,000—equal to 1% of the prize amount—for selling the winning slip.
Claiming a Major Lottery Prize in Illinois
Winners of large Illinois Lottery prizes must follow specific protocols to secure their funds. According to state regulations, players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
* Verification: The Illinois Lottery requires winners to present the original ticket and valid government-issued identification.
* Processing: For prizes exceeding $600, winners must complete a claim form. Prizes of this size are typically processed at an Illinois Lottery Prize Center.
* Anonymity: Under Illinois law, winners of prizes of $250,000 or more have the right to keep their identity confidential. The state does not release the names of these winners unless they provide written consent.
Impact on the Local Business
The BP station in Oswego joins a list of retail locations that benefit from the state’s retailer incentive program. The Illinois Lottery awards bonuses to stores that sell winning tickets for major games to encourage participation and support local businesses. This specific $13,000 bonus is a standard payout for retailers when a Lucky Day Lotto jackpot ticket is sold at their location.
Lucky Day Lotto Game Mechanics
Lucky Day Lotto is a daily draw game exclusive to Illinois. Players choose five numbers from a field of 45. The jackpot starts at $100,000 and grows until someone matches all five numbers. While the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 1,221,759, the overall odds of winning any prize in the game are 1 in 9.2. Because the game is drawn twice daily—at approximately 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. CST—it remains one of the most frequently played lottery games in the state.