Chicago Mother Wins $400,000 on Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
A mother in Chicago has won $400,000 from a $5 Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at California Enterprises in Gage Park.
Chicago, IL, August 20, 2026 —
A Chicago resident has become a significant lottery winner, claiming $400,000 from an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.
The winning ticket, a $5 scratch-off, was purchased at California Enterprises, a retail location situated in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago.
The Illinois Lottery confirmed the win. Details regarding the specific game or the exact date of purchase were not immediately available. The identity of the winner has been released as a mother from Chicago.
California Enterprises, the retailer where the ticket was sold, will receive a prize of $4,000, which is one percent of the prize amount, as a bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Information on whether the winner has claimed the prize or any immediate plans for the winnings was not provided.
The Illinois Lottery offers a variety of scratch-off games with different prize levels, and winners are encouraged to sign the back of their tickets and visit an Illinois Lottery Claims Center to collect their prizes. Winners of larger amounts may be subject to state and federal income taxes.
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