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Illinois Woman Wins $350K Lotto Jackpot on Christmas Day

1/8/2026

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An anonymous Illinois woman nicknamed "Work Mom" won a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in the Christmas Day drawing.
She bought the ticket online and chose numbers 4-10-12-30-31 because they reflect her family's birthdays.
She initially doubted the win, then confirmed it through the Illinois Lottery app.
With the winnings, she will invest in retirement, fund her daughters’ education, and visit Alaska.

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Story summary

An anonymous Illinois woman nicknamed "Work Mom" won a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in the Christmas Day drawing.
She bought the ticket online and chose numbers 4-10-12-30-31 because they reflect her family's birthdays.
She initially doubted the win, then confirmed it through the Illinois Lottery app.
With the winnings, she will invest in retirement, fund her daughters’ education, and visit Alaska.