Man Wins Lottery a Second Time with the Same Numbers

MATTESON, IL — Larry Gambles won the lottery a second time with the same numbers. The lucky Matteson resident won a $1,050,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize when his ticket matched all five numbers – 01 – 06 – 12 – 14 – 25 – in the Tuesday, June 7, evening drawing.

“Nine years ago, I won $50,000 playing the numbers from the jerseys of my high school basketball team. I’ve been playing the same numbers ever since. I can’t believe they paid off again!” he said when he presented his winning ticket at the Illinois Lottery Prize Center in Chicago.

Gambles checked his Lucky Day Lotto ticket at the gas station where he purchased it. When the clerk verified that he was a big winner, he went straight home to share the news with his family.

“They couldn’t believe that I won the lottery again!” Gambles, 65, is a retired school administrator. He has lived in Matteson for over 20 years, where he continues to play basketball. He plans to share the windfall with family and friends. When asked if he had any advice for other lottery players he said, “Pick your favorite numbers and stick with them. It worked for me!”

The winning ticket was purchased at Harvey’s Corner BP, 18300 South Cicero Avenue, in Country Club Hills. The retailer received a $10,500 bonus, equal to one percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket. More than 36,000 players won prizes ranging from $1 to $200 in this Lucky Day Lotto drawing. Lucky Day Lotto drawings are held twice a day, seven days a week. For more information, please visit illinoislottery.com.