CHICAGO — A big payday for one lucky Illinois Lottery player after winning a life-changing jackpot prize – a whopping $1,498,172 playing FastPlay Cash Castle.

The winning ticket was purchased at Hucks, located at 540 Fairfield Rd. in Mount Vernon. As a reward for selling the winning ticket, the store will receive a $14,982 bonus—1% of the prize amount.

Cash Castle is a $30 progressive FastPlay game. The jackpot begins at $100,000, which is the highest starting jackpot of any Illinois Lottery FastPlay game, and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won.

The lucky winner has one year from the draw date to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages the winner to sign the back of their ticket and store it in a safe place until they are ready to claim their prize.

You could be next! FastPlay is a style of lottery games that are quick and easy, and can be played at any time. There are no numbers to pick, no play slip to complete, no scratching, and no waiting for winning numbers. The Illinois Lottery currently offers 35 FastPlay games at various price points and play styles.

Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information or to buy tickets online, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.