Chicago Man ‘Big Money D’ Wins $650,000 Illinois Lottery Jackpot with Numbers Honoring Late Wife

Using particularly important numbers, a Chicago guy, who goes by the nickname “Big Money D,” won a life-altering $650,000 from the Illinois Lottery. Because they are associated with his late wife, Big Money D finds sentimental meaning in the lucky numbers 9, 11, 12, 13, and 17. “When I won, it felt like it was a message from her,” Big Money D said to WGN-TV in a seemingly coincidental moment. On the evening of November 16, he took the fortunate decision to temporarily abandon his typical Pick 4 routine in order to try his luck at winning the Lucky Day Lotto draw.

The Chicago citizen, who purchased the ticket from a Mariano’s at 5201 N. Sheridan Road in the Edgewater district, has been shocked by the victory. As his life began to improve, he disclosed, “I’m still so shocked and excited about the win, I have barely been able to sleep!” In an interview with Fox 32 Chicago, Big Money D stated that one of his goals is to buy a dream house that will serve as a haven for him and his kids.

The merchant is set to receive a minor boost, but the winner is completely focused on organizing this next step. Mariano will get a small but important one percent share of the prize money—$6,500—for selling the golden ticket. With almost 27,600 tickets winning different sums that night and a total payoff over $724,000, this victory is part of a broader picture of lottery success in the state, highlighting the capricious generosity of chance.

“I m already looking at houses, and can t wait to purchase my dream home for myself and my kids it truly is a dream come true,”he said to Fox 32 Chicago.

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