Illinois Lottery Player Uses Favorite Color To Pick $1 Million Winning Ticket

An Illinois woman bought a purple scratch-off ticket because it was her favorite color and ended up winning a cool $1 million. And here’s the kicker, it also happened to be her birthday.& She recently stopped at a BP gas station in Palos Heights, a suburb in Chicago, for a fill up and purchased a $25 Diamond Crossword 10X ticket. What she didn’t expect was the staggering return on investment. “When I scratched the ticket in my car, I kept seeing wins that were getting bigger and bigger,” said the winner, who has requested to stay anonymous. “As I got to the end, I realized it was worth $1 million and I couldn’t believe it. I went back into the gas station to double check — and it was real. I instantly started crying and my legs felt like noodles — I didn’t think I would be able to drive home!” The winner fought back tears as she explained, “My husband and I work hard to provide for our family, and we want to be able to give our kids all the opportunities the world has to offer. This win will make a difference in our lives, and in theirs....