| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 18, 2026, 12:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 18, 2026, 12:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-woman-wins-3-million-after-last-minute-change-to-another-gas-station/3877852/ |
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A southern Illinois woman won a huge prize on Christmas Eve in an Illinois
Lottery game, but the big win almost didn’t happen.
That’s because the woman from downstate Vandalia originally wanted to purchase a
scratch-off Lottery ticket from a retailer, but they were closed for the
holiday.
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