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Dupage County Resident Hits $1 Million Jackpot On $50 Instant Ticket From Favorite Store

Friday, Apr 24, 2026 - A lucky DuPage County resident is now officially a member of the millionaire club after claiming the $1 million top prize from the Illinois Lottery’s aptly named Millionaire Club Instant Ticket.

Chicago Suburbs Best Friends Score Nearly $520,000 Fastplay Jackpot

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 - What began as a typical hangout between best friends Joseph and Bryan of Downers Grove turned into an unforgettable night when they scored a $518,309 jackpot while playing FastPlay™ Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery’s iLottery platform.

Southwest Chicagoland Man Claims $1 Million Top Prize On $50 Scratch-Off — Credits Late Father

Monday, Apr 13, 2026 - A Palos Hills resident is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket inspired by the memory of his late father. John, who goes by the nickname ‘Music Man,’ claimed a $1 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s Millionaire Club Instant Ticket.

A Blessing From Mom: Southern Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Family Numbers

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026 - A set of numbers passed down from mother to daughter — and one lucky online Lotto® ticket — turned a Southern Illinois Lottery player into a millionaire overnight.

Rockford Area Man Claims $1 Million Top Prize On Favorite $25 Scratch-Off

Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 - A Rockford-area man is still in disbelief after winning a $1 million top prize on his favorite Illinois Lottery scratch-off, the $25 $1,000,000 Crossword 50X ticket.

$1.05 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold In Northern Illinois

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 - If you purchased a Lucky Day Lotto® ticket in Northern Illinois yesterday, you might want to check your numbers—you could be the state’s newest millionaire.

Illinois Mother Wins $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Using Children's Birthdays

Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 - An Illinois iLottery player is celebrating a big win after a casual at-home play landed her an $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot.

$5.6 Million Winning Lotto Jackpot Ticket Sold in Belleville, Illinois

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 - Someone in Southern Illinois is celebrating a life-changing windfall after winning a $5.6 million jackpot in last night’s Lotto drawing.

Illinois Lottery Player Claims $536 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 - The Illinois Lottery today announced that the winner of the $536 million Mega Millions® jackpot has officially come forward to claim their historic prize.

Find Your Pot O’ Gold With The Illinois Lottery This St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, Mar 16, 2026 - This St. Patrick’s Day, the Illinois Lottery is giving players the chance to discover their own ‘Pot O’ Gold.’

Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Chicagoland

Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 - If you played Powerball® yesterday, you might want to check your ticket – that’s because you could be a millionaire!

$536 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won In Illinois

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 - Lottery luck strikes again in Illinois! An Illinois Lottery player has won the Mega Millions jackpot in last night’s drawing - a whopping $536 million.

$500,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Lakemoor, Illinois

Friday, Mar 06, 2026 - If you played Lucky Day Lotto® yesterday, you might want to check your ticket – that’s because you could be $500,000 richer!

Another Strong Half-Year Result For The Illinois Lottery

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 - The Illinois Lottery today announced its results for the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026, reporting nearly $2.0 billion in sales and generating an estimated $430 million in returns to the State of Illinois during the period, which is a new first half-year sales record for the Illinois Lottery.

Illinois Lottery Player Scores Nearly $1.7 Million Jackpot Playing Fastplay

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 - Someone in Illinois just became a whole lot richer, winning nearly $1.7 million in the Illinois Lottery's FastPlay™ Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game. The lucky winner, who played online yesterday, hit an incredible jackpot worth $1,694,919.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Illinois Lottery Reminds Players—Don’t Struggle In Silence

Monday, Mar 02, 2026 - March is recognized nationwide as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to increasing public understanding of problem gambling and promoting resources for those seeking support. This Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) to elevate awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services available statewide.

Winning $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Central Illinois

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 - Someone in Central Illinois is celebrating a life-changing windfall after scoring a $3 million prize in last night’s Mega Millions® drawing.

Illinois Lottery Turns Up The Heat With Hotwins — A New Game With Draws Every Four Minutes

Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 - The chill of an Illinois winter is no match for the Illinois Lottery’s newest game - HotWins® which is bringing high-energy play and frequent drawings to players looking for a faster, more social lottery experience

$1.15 Million Winning Lucky Day Lotto Sold In Harvard

Monday, Feb 23, 2026 - Excitement is building in the small town of Harvard, Illinois after a $1.15 million winning Lucky Day Lotto® ticket was purchased at a local convenience store over the weekend.

$1.5 Million Fastplay Cash Castle Jackpot Won In Mount Vernon

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 - A big payday for one lucky Illinois Lottery player after winning a life-changing jackpot prize - a whopping $1,498,172 playing FastPlay Cash Castle.