Man wins $1 million on $10 scratch-off lottery ticket bought at Chicago gas station

CHICAGO — An Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million off a scratch-off ticket bought at a gas station in Chicago.

The winning $10 lottery ticket was purchased at a Mobil gas station in the city’s West Ridge neighborhood, located at 2500 West Peterson Avenue.

The Illinois Lottery reports Ashur Al Rahib, of Chicago, was both shocked and delighted after purchasing a Red Hot Millions scratch-off ticket that made him a millionaire.

“I stop by this gas station often as it’s in my neighborhood,” said Al Rahib. “On this particular day, I wasn’t sure which lottery ticket to pick. The store associate, Romy, showed me a few options but covered the names of the games so I couldn’t see them. I randomly pointed at one – and I can’t believe the ticket I chose has made me a millionaire!”

Romy Singh, the store associate at the Mobil who sold Al Rahib his winning ticket, shared, “Ashur is a good and hardworking man. He’s been coming here for a long time, so we’ve gotten to know each other.”

Singh added, “After realizing his ticket won $1 million, Ashur came back and told me, ‘You gave me good luck, thank you!’ He was so happy, and I’m very happy for him.” 

The gas station has sold a $25,000 and a $50,000 winning lottery ticket in the last two years.

As for what the winner will do with his winnings, he said, “I’d like to buy a small building, and open a meat market and bakery. I also plan to donate some to my church.” 

For selling the winning ticket, the Mobil will receive a one percent bonus, or $10,000.