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$400,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Palos Heights

Friday, Nov 03, 2023 - An Illinois Lottery retailer is celebrating after selling a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $400,000 yesterday.

No Tricks Just Treats: An Illinois Lottery Player Wins  $1.2 Million With Lucky Day Lotto 

Monday, Oct 30, 2023 - Someone in Illinois might be handing out full-size candy bars this Halloween! A lucky Illinois Lottery player purchased a Lucky Day Lotto ticket that struck the jackpot worth $1.2 million in the Friday, October 27 midday drawing.

Three Illinois Lottery Players Each Score $250,000 On Crossword Scratch-Off Tickets

Thursday, Oct 26, 2023 - Three Illinois Lottery players tried their luck with a $10 scratch-off ticket and wound up in the lottery winner’s circle - each scoring a $250,000 top-prize win.

Holiday Cheer Is Already Here: $1 Million Winning Holiday Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Chicago

Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 - Someone got a head start on their holiday cheer. A lucky Illinois Lottery player purchased a $20 Merry Multiplier Instant Ticket just days after it launched in stores, and now is a newly-minted millionaire.

An Illinois Lottery Player Wins Close To $1 Million On Fast Play Twenty 20s

Friday, Oct 20, 2023 - An Illinois iLottery player won some big bucks playing Fast Play Twenty 20s online, winning a jackpot worth $924,308.

Record Lottery Results Bolster More Education Funding 

Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 - As it gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Illinois Lottery is celebrating the highest net income generated in its history, fueled by a historic number of jackpots surpassing $1 billion in Mega Millions and Powerball.

$100,000 Unclaimed Powerball Ticket Expires Next Month

Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023 - The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket from the November 7, 2022 drawing. The lucky winner has three weeks left to claim their prize.

Several Illinois Lottery Players Win Big With Lucky Day Lotto

Monday, Oct 16, 2023 - Three lucky Illinois Lottery players won big playing Lucky Day Lotto last week, each purchasing a winning lottery ticket worth more than $300,000.

Small Town Buzzing With Excitement: Who Won $3 Million On A Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket In Woodhull?

Friday, Oct 13, 2023 - Residents in the small town of Woodhull (population of 750) are buzzing with excitement after a $3 million winning Illinois Lottery ticket was purchased at a local gas station.

Illinois Lottery Players Win Big In Powerball Draw

Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 - One very lucky player in California will be doing some serious celebrating and financial planning after snatching up the winning Powerball ticket worth a staggering $1.765 billion last night - the second largest prize in U.S. lottery history.

Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.725 Billion For Tonight’s Draw - Second Largest In Lottery History

Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 - The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a whopping $1.725 billion for tonight’s drawing after no big winner was drawn Monday night.

$3 Million Winning Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Mount Prospect

Monday, Oct 09, 2023 - A lucky Illinois Lottery player took a chance on a $30 scratch-off ticket and ended up landing the top prize worth a cool $3 million.

A Very Winning Weekend: Over $2.7 Million In Prizes Won By Lucky Illinois Lottery Pick 3 And Pick 4 Players

Monday, Oct 09, 2023 - It was a big payday for thousands of Illinois Lottery Pick 3 and Pick 4 players over the weekend, taking home more than $2.7 million in total prizes.

$400,000 “Frogger” Lottery Ticket Win In Homewood

Friday, Oct 06, 2023 - One lucky Illinois Lottery player ‘hopped to it’ and became the first to win a $400,000 top prize on a Frogger Instant Ticket, launched just last month.

Powerball Jackpot Balloons To $1.4 Billion For Saturday Night’S Draw

Friday, Oct 06, 2023 - Powerball is the hottest ticket in town as the jackpot balloons to a staggering $1.4 billion for tomorrow night’s drawing.

An Illinois ilottery Player Is $392,000 Richer After Winning On Fast Play Twenty 20s

Wednesday, Oct 04, 2023 - An Illinois ilottery Player Is $392,000 Richer After Winning On Fast Play Twenty 20s.

Illinois Lottery Hosts ‘Powerball Ticket Grab Challenge’ To Celebrate $1.2 Billion Jackpot 

Tuesday, Oct 03, 2023 - Lottery fever grips Illinois once again as the Powerball jackpot swells to a jaw-dropping $1.2 billion for tomorrow night’s drawing.

$800,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Godfrey

Monday, Oct 02, 2023 - An Illinois Lottery retailer is celebrating after selling a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $800,000 over the weekend.

Powerball Jackpot Increased To $960 Million For Saturday Night’s Draw

Friday, Sep 29, 2023 - The Powerball jackpot has been increased from $925 million to $960 million for tomorrow night's drawing.

$5 Million Winning Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Central Illinois

Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023 - An Illinois Lottery retailer in the quaint town of Savoy is buzzing with excitement after selling a winning scratch-off ticket worth a cool $5 million.