Bloomington woman claims Lucky Day Lotto prize

Posted on August 26, 2019
A Bloomington woman has claimed the grand prize of the Lucky Day Lotto winning $750,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman hopes to purchase a new condo in warmer weather and spend more time with her children after winning the Lucky Day Lotto prize.

Matching all five numbers of the winning ticket sold at Casey’s General Store, 2017 Fox Creek Road, the winner claimed $750,000.

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she was in disbelief when she checked her ticket during a morning cup of coffee.

“I was in complete disbelief, and I woke up my husband, and he was in shock too,” the winner said in a news release. “It’s the best $2 I’ve ever spent. This has completely changed our lives.”

The winner also plans to share some of her winnings with her children so they can enjoy a bit of her luck.

“This is incredible,” the winner said after matching all five numbers. “You can win, and it’s life-changing.”

Casey’s General Store will receive a bonus of $7,500, or one percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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