CHICAGO–Some lucky Illinois Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after taking home $1,808,642 playing the FastPlay Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game.
It marks the second-largest FastPlay jackpot in the Ulimate Diamond game awarded so far this year, following a $3.3 million jackpot win online in July. The $1.8 million prize also ranks as the sixth-largest FastPlay prize awarded since the game launched in 2020.
Ultimate Diamond Jackpot is a $30 progressive FastPlay game. The jackpot begins at $75,000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. With progressive FastPlay games, you have a chance to win the jackpot or other cash prizes.
FastPlay games continue to deliver wins for players across Illinois. So far this year, players statewide have purchased nearly 7.5 million winning FastPlay tickets, claiming more than $158 million in prizes.
Winners have one year from the date of purchase to claim their prizes.
FastPlay is a style of lottery game designed for quick and convenient play anytime, anywhere. There are no numbers to pick, no play slip to complete, no scratching, and no waiting for winning numbers. The Illinois Lottery currently offers 39 FastPlay games at various price points and play styles.
Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information or to buy tickets online, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.
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