Illinois Lotto Dispenses $7.4 Million Prize from Chicago BP Outlet

The Illinois Lotto draw held on October 26 produced a $7.4 million winner. The ticket was purchased at a BP gas station located at 6751 W. Archer Avenue in Chicago and matched the numbers 6, 12, 13, 14, 30, and 42. The holder must present the ticket at lottery headquarters to secure the payout.

Store manager Abraham described the sale as exciting. “I can’t believe it — it’s so exciting to have a jackpot-winning ticket sold right here at our store. I hope it was one of our regulars,” he said. Abraham, who has managed the location for nearly 20 years, noted the store sold a $100,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket a few months ago. This prize is the largest jackpot won at the outlet to date.

The retailer stands to receive a $74,000 bonus, equal to 1% of the jackpot. “We’re excited to see this kind of win happen right here in our community. You never know when a stop at your neighborhood gas station might turn into something life-changing,” Abraham added.

Third-Largest Illinois Lotto Jackpot of 2026

The $7.4 million amount ranks as the third-largest jackpot paid out in the game this year. It follows an $11.6 million prize from a ticket sold at a True North location in Bartlett on January 24 and a $10.25 million prize from a Tony’s Fresh Market in Chicago for the August 1 drawing. According to reporting by GamblingNews, no claim has been announced.

These repeated seven-figure results in a single calendar year keep the Illinois Lotto visible at the retail level. The bonus mechanism delivers direct financial upside to the selling location, reinforcing the operational tie between ticket sales volume and outlet returns.