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RETIRED FARMER’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH LITTLE LOTTO WIN |
“Just stick in there, you never know. Anybody can win.”
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Meet Margie Mason
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What game did you win and how much did you win?
Little Lotto - $325,000
Did you ever dream about hitting the jackpot when you played the lottery?
Of course! Everybody dreams.
What were your initial thoughts?
Shock. I kept saying, “I won it. I know I won it.” I actually called my daughter to let her know and when she looked at the ticket she said, “Oh Mom, you did win.”
Did you do anything to celebrate your win?
I went to Springfield with my ticket. I had my hair fixed before I went down.
What do you plan on doing with your winnings?
I’m going to pay off my credit card debt, get a used car and I’m going to buy a new refrigerator. I have my eye on this one particular refrigerator and I can’t wait to get it! |
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ST. LOUIS MAN WINS FANTASTIC 5’S JACKPOT |
“I became short of breath and started shaking. I couldn’t believe I won!”
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Meet Tom Myers
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What game did you win and how much did you win?
Fantastic 5’s instant ticket - $100,000
Where did you purchase the winning ticket?
Trading Post in Collinsville, Ill.
What were your initial thoughts?
I scratched the first game and saw I won $10,000. Then I scratched the second game and saw I won $20,000. I started to scratch the third game and saw the Fantastic 5 symbol and realized I had won $70,000. I finished scratching and realized I won the jackpot. I couldn’t believe it – I was a nervous wreck!
Who did you talk to first, after finding out you won?
I was at work and I called my wife, but I wouldn’t tell her how much I won. I told her she had to see for herself. When I showed her the ticket we hugged and kissed and celebrated.
What do you plan to do with your winnings?
My wife and I are going to take a vacation to celebrate. I’m also going to use the winnings to pay for our daughter’s wedding next summer. |
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26-YEAR-OLD MEGA MILLIONS PLAYER WINS $250,000 |
“No one was home when I found out, so I started calling everybody.”
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Meet Mike Fazekas
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What game did you win and how much did you win?
Mega Millions - $250,000
Who did you talk to first, after finding out you had won?
I called my mom first. She was ecstatic when she heard the news.
What do you plan to do with your winnings?
I always thought if I won, I would spend my money on all these crazy things, but I’m going to be a lot smarter with it. I plan on buying a house, a SUV, furniture, everything I need for the house and sock the rest away. That’s not what I thought I’d be doing with my winnings five years ago.
Has this changed your plans for the future?
No, this is a kick start for the future, I’m going to be more comfortable and less stressed, but it’s not going to change anything.
Will you continue playing the Lottery?
Absolutely! I still play Mega Millions every week. |
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| Game # |
Ticket Name |
Amount |
Name |
Retailer |
| 593 |
Crossword |
$40,000 |
Clide Carter
Streamwood IL |
Pride of Streamwood
1236 E Irving Park
Streamwood IL. 60107 |
| 600 |
Cash Spectacular |
$1,000,000 |
Dalibor Nemcek
Franklin Pk IL |
Mannheim Citgo
2805 N Mannheim Rd
Franklin Pk IL. 60131 |
| 665 |
Slots of Money |
$100,000 |
Colin V Marks
Rock Falls IL |
Caseys Gen Store #1859
1201 W Rock Falls Rd
Rock Falls IL. 61071 |
| 689 |
Winter Grand |
$500,000 |
Agnes Bielawska
Norridge IL |
Norridge Mobil
8339 W Lawrence
Norridge IL. 60706 |
| 694 |
Groovy 8's |
$88,888 |
Philomena Tancredi
La Grange IL |
Circle K #6750
4 E Irving Park
Roseville IL. 60172 |
| 600 |
Cash Spectacular |
$1,000,000 |
Jeffery R Yeager
Streamwood IL |
E Z Liquors
1668 Greenleaf Ave
Elk Grove Village IL. 60007 |
| 685 |
Silver Bells |
$75,000 |
Freddy Olivarez
Melrose Park IL |
Priya Grocery
7444 Madison St
Forest Park IL. 60130 |
| 692 |
Crossword |
$40,000 |
Josefina Garcia
Chicago IL |
Jewel Food Store 3470
3570 N Elston Ave
Chicago IL. 60618 |
| 600 |
Cash Spectacular |
$1,000,000 |
Michael R Ibister
Aurora IL |
Butterfield Petroleumllc
1395 Butterfield Rd
Aurora IL. 60505 |
| 646 |
Win it All |
$2,000,000 |
Zaheer Abbas
Summit IL |
Harlem Marathon
1427 S Harlem
Berwyn IL. 60402 |
| 646 |
Win it All |
$100,000 |
David W Clontz
Bonnie IL |
The Spot Tavern
1616 Shawnee
Mt Vernon IL. 62864 |
| 651 |
Crossword |
$75,000 |
Breonna K M Collins
Hanna City IL |
Fast Break Farmington Rd
5422 W Farmington Rd
Peoria IL. 61604 |
| 658 |
Green and Gold |
$100,000 |
Javier D Borrego
Addison IL |
Citgo Gas Station
246W Lake St
Addison IL. 60101 |
| 684 |
Blizzard Bingo |
$100,000 |
Andre F Sottile
Chicago IL |
Lucky Mini Mart
4103 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago IL. 60618 |
| 693 |
Crossword |
$75,000 |
William M Knight
Barrington Hills IL |
Jewel/Osco #3310
1501 E Algonquin Rd
Algonquin Il. 60102 |
| 672 |
CASH INVASION |
$100,000 |
Allis Watson
Shawneetown IL |
Shawnee Quick Mart #1
111 W Shawnee Ave
Shawneetown IL 62984 |
| 602 |
Set for Life |
$50,000 |
Fouad M Samahan
Bloomington IL |
Price Rite Food
517 E Locust
Bloomington Il. 61701 |
| 692 |
Crossword |
$40,000 |
Michelle R Richardson
Galesburg IL |
JSI Petroleum Inc
341 W Main St
Galesburg IL. 61401 |
| 713 |
100,000 Tax Refund |
$100,000 |
Wahid Adam
Skokie IL |
Boulevard Food & Liquor
5922 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago IL. 60634 |
| 601 |
Precious Pearl 7's |
$77,777 |
Louise Henderson
Joliet IL |
Lambert Amoco Foodshop
928 W Jefferson St
Joliet IL. 60435 |
Last Updated: 3/10/2010
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