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Mount Vernon player wins $1.5 million jackpot in Illinois Lottery FastPlay game

FastPlay Cash Castle is a $30 progressive game that starts with a jackpot of $100,000 and grows until it’s won. Photo: Contributed/illinoislottery.com


CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) — One lucky Illinois Lottery player is now $1,498,172 richer after winning the jackpot in the FastPlay Cash Castle game. The winning ticket was purchased at Hucks, located at 540 Fairfield Rd. in Mount Vernon. As a result, the store will receive a $14,982 bonus, which is 1% of the prize amount.

FastPlay Cash Castle is a $30 progressive game that starts with a jackpot of $100,000 and grows until it’s won. It’s one of the most popular styles of lottery games in Illinois, offering players quick and easy chances to win without having to wait for numbers to be drawn.

The lucky winner has one year to claim their prize and is advised to sign the back of their ticket and store it in a safe place until ready to claim.

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