"I thought I read the ticket wrong. I had the cashier verify it for me and he said 'Congratulations!' It was so shocking. My heart was pounding, and I immediately started to sweat," said the King of Cash, who asked to keep his real name anonymous.
The winning Cash is King scratch-off ticket was bought at the Bellwood Liquor and Grocery, located at 5001 St. Charles Road in Bellwood, Illinois.
"I was in such a hurry, I ran out of the store and almost headed home, forgetting my truck in the parking lot!"
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When asked what he will use his money on he said he would pay off the mortgage and his car.
"Next, my wife wants a new car, and my son needs a new car. New cars for everybody!" he said.
The store will receive a selling bonus of one percent of the prize amount.