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Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Climbs Past $1.049 Million After Another Rollover

Ace of Spades "Fat Tommy's Card" awards winner a year of free appetizers as the Queen of Hearts remains hidden.

CRESTWOOD, IL — The excitement surrounding Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle continued Wednesday night as another packed crowd gathered at Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar hoping to take home one of the largest Queen of Hearts jackpots in Illinois.

While the elusive Queen of Hearts remained hidden, one lucky participant still walked away with an incredible prize.

The winning ticket belonged to D.W. (XXX-XXX-1470), who selected Card #49, revealing the Ace of Spades – Fat Tommy's Card. Because D.W. was present for the drawing, they won 24 free tickets into next week's drawing along with one free appetizer every week for an entire year, courtesy of Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar.

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With the Queen of Hearts still on the board, the jackpot rolls over once again and is expected to exceed $1,049,350 for the next drawing on Wednesday, July 15.

Each weekly drawing raises funds to support Park Lawn, a nonprofit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Chicagoland area. Every ticket purchased helps fund programs that promote independence, employment opportunities, residential services, community participation, and enriching daily experiences.

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The drawing takes place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar, 4901 Cal Sag Road in Crestwood, where hundreds of hopeful players gather each week as the jackpot continues to grow.

How to Purchase Tickets

  • Online: www.parklawn.com (through Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.)
  • Park Lawn – Oak Lawn (Laporte): During business hours through Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
  • Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar: Daily until 6:50 p.m. on drawing day.

With more than $1.049 million on the line and the Queen of Hearts still waiting to be found, anticipation continues to build for what could become one of the most memorable drawings in the raffle's history.

For official rules, ticket information, and updates, visit www.parklawn.com or follow Park Lawn on Facebook.

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