Skokie Gas Station Sells Winning Lotto Ticket
A lucky player matched all five numbers in the latest Illinois Lucky Day Lotto drawing.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Gambling
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A Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $300,000 was sold at the Mobil gas station located at 4002 W. Dempster St. in Skokie. An additional player also secured a $300,000 jackpot through an online purchase.
Why it matters
The win marks another major payout for the state lottery system, which has distributed nearly $55 million in prizes throughout the year. The retailer also benefits, receiving a $3,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The winning numbers for the October 18 draw were 4, 17, 19, 23, and 24. Retailers receive a 1 percent commission bonus on winning tickets, amounting to $3,000 for this sale.
The players
Illinois Lottery
This state agency manages all lottery games and regulates gambling activities across the region.
The details
To win, participants must match all five numbers in the Lucky Day Lotto, which can be played in-store, online, or via the official Illinois Lottery app. Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes from the state lottery.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: An iLottery player won an $800,000 jackpot.
October 18, 2026: The winning numbers 4, 17, 19, 23, 24 were drawn.
Culture Shift
Lottery participation remains a staple of local retail culture, with millions of tickets sold annually across the state. This win highlights the broader trend of high-volume ticket sales that feed into the state's multi-million dollar prize pool each year.
Residents who purchased tickets at the Mobil on Dempster Street should check their numbers immediately to see if they hold the winning entry. Winners have exactly one year from the draw date to submit their claims to the lottery office.
The takeaway
Always verify your lottery tickets promptly to ensure you do not miss the one-year claim deadline. Keeping tickets in a safe place is essential, as the Illinois Lottery requires the physical ticket to process prize payouts.
Further reading
For more information on state-regulated games, visit the Gambling section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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