Teen wins $4M on lotto tickets given as birthday gift

Deisi Ocampo hit the jackpot for her 19th birthday

A Chicago teen really hit the jackpot, winning $4 million on lottery tickets she received as a birthday gift.

Deisi Ocampo told WMAQ she received two $100 Million Money Mania instant tickets for her 19th birthday from her father.

"It turned out to be the best birthday present ever," she told Illinois Lottery officials

Ocampo scratched off the tickets on her way to work and couldn't believe what she saw.

"I started sweating. I couldn't believe it was possible," she told WMAQ. "I worked the whole day without saying a word to anyone."

The teen's parents didn't believe her at first either.

Ocampo, who works at a clothing store while attending college, said she plans to use the money to help pay for school and buy her family a new house.


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