Mystery Winner Leaves Illinois 7-Eleven $800K Richer

Monday isn't a day most people look forward to, but it was the most epic day ever for one person in Illinois that just walked out of a convenience store Monday $800,000 richer, but their identity remains a mystery.

The Illinois Lottery wants to know if this 7-Eleven looks familiar to you

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This is the 7-Eleven located at 1601 E Nerge Road in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Someone walked into this Illinois convenience store on Monday, August 24, 2026 and picked up a Lucky Day Lotto ticket that is now valued at a cool $800,000. The winner has yet to come forward and is currently listed on the Illinois Lottery Unclaimed Prizes site.

How much is a $800,000 winning Illinois Lottery ticket worth after taxes?

• Illinois State Tax: Illinois imposes a flat 4.95% tax rate on all income. For an $800,000 prize, this equals $39,600.
• Federal Income Tax: The IRS utilizes progressive tax brackets ranging up to 37%. Based on 2026 federal tax brackets and a standard single deduction of $16,100, your estimated federal tax liability will total $246,000.
• Total Estimated Tax: $285,600

My math isn't something you would want to depend on, but that's roughly $524,400 take home after the tax men get their unfair share. Not bad for a regular ole Monday where you walk into a convenience store and walk much richer.