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1,200 Mega Millions Ticket Giveaway To Celebrate $1.25 Billion Jackpot

Thursday, Aug 03, 2023 - Once again, Mega Millions mania is sweeping all across Illinois as the jackpot balloons to a staggering $1.25 billion for Friday night’s drawing.

Mega Millions Is Now A Mega Billion For Tonight's Draw

Tuesday, Aug 01, 2023 - Mega Millions has now become a Mega billion!

Mega Millions Jackpot Increased To $940 Million For Tonight's Draw

Friday, Jul 28, 2023 - Nearly $1 billion is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $820 Million For Tonight's Draw

Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023 - The Mega Millions Jackpot has climbed to $820 million for tonight’s drawing – giving Illinois Lottery players another chance at becoming an overnight multi-millionaire.

Illinois Lottery Celebrates Its Retailers In Honor Of Lottery Week

Friday, Jul 21, 2023 - This week is Lottery Week in North America. It’s a chance to celebrate lotteries across the U.S. and Canada, and to acknowledge their contributions to the communities they serve.

$720 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Still Up For Grabs

Friday, Jul 21, 2023 - Illinois Lottery players still have another shot at becoming an uber millionaire this weekend.

Illinois Lottery Players Win Big In Powerball Draw

Thursday, Jul 20, 2023 - One lucky player in California won the massive $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot last night - the third largest Powerball jackpot and the sixth largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

Illinois Lottery Hosting Powerball Ticket Giveaway To Celebrate Lottery Week And $1 Billion Jackpot

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023 - Powerball fever is back in Illinois as the jackpot soars to a mouth-watering $1 billion for tomorrow night’s drawing. If a player wins Wednesday’s jackpot, it would be the third largest Powerball jackpot and seventh largest lottery jackpot won in U.S. history.

$900,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Elgin

Monday, Jul 17, 2023 - If you purchased a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Elgin, you may want to check it right away. That’s because you could be holding a winning ticket worth $900,000.

Illinois Lottery Kicks Off Lottery Week

Monday, Jul 17, 2023 - Today, the Illinois Lottery, in collaboration with lotteries across North America, kicks off Lottery Week.

Mega Millions, Powerball and Lotto Jackpots Combined Over $1.454 Billion

Friday, Jul 14, 2023 - Your dreams of becoming a multi-millionaire could become a reality this weekend – three jackpots with a combined prize total of $1.454.4 billion are available for the taking.

Powerball Jackpot Increased To $750 Million For Tonight's Draw

Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023 - The Powerball jackpot has been increased from $725 million to $750 million for tonight’s drawing - making it the sixth largest Powerball jackpot and the 10th largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

$1.174 Billion Up For Grabs With Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto

Monday, Jul 10, 2023 - If you’re looking to strike it rich - the Illinois Lottery has a few life-changing jackpots up for grabs tonight and tomorrow, with a combined prize total of $1.174 million.

Lottery Fever Sets In As Two Jackpots Combined Reach Over $1 Billion

Friday, Jul 07, 2023 - Lottery fever has set in across Illinois as the two multi-state lottery games, Mega Millions and Powerball, reach a combined jackpot of $1.017 billion.

Lotto Jackpot Climbs To $17.9 Million

Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 - The Lotto jackpot has rolled again and is now worth a mouth-watering $17.9 million for the next draw on Thursday, June 21.

Lotto Jackpot Swells To $17.4 Million For Tonight's Drawing

Thursday, Jun 15, 2023 - If you’re dreaming of striking it rich - the Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing has swelled to a staggering $17.4 million.

Pick 3 Players Hit It Big With Triple 7s

Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 - It was a very lucky night for Pick 3 players across the state of Illinois – scooping up more than $2.1 million in total prizes in last night’s evening draw.

$1 Million Payday For Illinois iLottery Player

Wednesday, Jun 07, 2023 - An Illinois iLottery player woke up this morning a newly-minted millionaire. The lucky online player just won $1 million on Mega Millions.

Lotto Jackpot At Whopping $16.8 Million For Tonight's Draw

Monday, Jun 05, 2023 - The Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing is now at a whopping $16.8 million.

Lotto Jackpot Swells To $16.55 Million For Tonight's Draw

Thursday, Jun 01, 2023 - Someone could jump start June 2023 a multi-millionaire. The Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing has swelled to a mouth-watering $16.55 million.