Forget cliché chocolates and overpriced roses—Illinoisans are swapping the usual for something more thrilling this Valentine’s Day: scratch-off tickets.
According to a new survey from the Illinois Lottery, 1 in 5 Illinoisans expect to receive a scratch-off for Valentine’s Day, and honestly? The stats show they’re totally here for it:
– 31% of men & 40% of women would love getting a scratch-off as a Valentine’s Day gift
– 1 in 4 say a scratch-off would be a top 3 Valentine’s Day gift
– And here’s the kicker—96% of men & 86% of women who have received one before indicated satisfaction!
And here’s proof that taking a chance can lead to something amazing—
an Illinois man gifted himself a Monopoly 50X scratch-off last Valentine’s Day… and walked away with $1 million! (Talk about a jackpot romance!)
If you’re looking to win your special someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day, a scratch off could be just the ticket.