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Powerball Jackpot Balloons To $1.5 Billion

Thursday, Nov 03, 2022 - The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to a staggering $1.5 billion for Saturday night’s drawing, and quickly approaching the world record $1.586 billion jackpot.

Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold In Prospect Heights

Tuesday, Nov 01, 2022 - If you bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a liquor store in Prospect Heights for Sunday’s midday drawing, you may want to check it right away. That’s because you might be holding a winning ticket worth $1 million.

Powerball Ticket Giveaway To Celebrate Historic $1 Billion Jackpot

Sunday, Oct 30, 2022 - Powerball fever is sweeping Illinois as the jackpot climbs to a mind-blowing $1 billion for Monday night’s drawing.

Winning $1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Wauconda

Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 - A small neighborhood convenience store in downtown Wauconda has sold a winning Lotto ticket worth $1 million dollars.

$1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Sycamore

Thursday, Oct 27, 2022

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $700 Million

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022 - A life-changing amount of cash is up for grabs tonight as the Powerball jackpot soars to a sweltering $700 million.

Tonight's Powerball Jackpot Increased To $625 Million

Monday, Oct 24, 2022 - With Powerball frenzy growing across the country, tonight’s jackpot has been increased from $610 million to $625 million, making it the eighth largest jackpot in the game's 30-year history.

$580 Million Powerball Jackpot For Saturday's Draw

Friday, Oct 21, 2022 - If you’re feeling lucky, you might want to get your hands on a Powerball ticket. That’s because the jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing is now a whopping $580 million.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $508 Million For Tonight's Drawing

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022

$4.85 Million Lotto Jackpot Won In River Grove

Monday, Oct 17, 2022

Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Approach Combined 1 Billion

Friday, Oct 14, 2022

Over 900 Million Up for Grabs with Powerball and Mega Millions

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 - If you’re looking to strike it rich - the Illinois Lottery has a couple of life-changing jackpots up for grabs this week, with a combined prize total over $900 million.

Illinois Winner Claims Mega Millions Jackpot

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022 - The wait is finally over – the unknown Illinois Lottery winner of the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot has now come forward, almost eights weeks after the historic drawing.

One Million Dollar Lucky Day Lotto Ticket at Lucky Mart

Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 - It was a great day for a lucky Illinois Lottery player who won the $1 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot on September 9.

Record Lottery Returns to the State of Illinois

Wednesday, Sep 14, 2022 - The Illinois Lottery today announced its best-ever financial year with record returns to the State of Illinois of $834 million, a 7% increase over the prior year.

Lottery Retailers Also Lottery “Winners”

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022 - The recent $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot roll was also a big win for Illinois Lottery retailers across the state.

Mega Millions Winner Still Unknown

Friday, Aug 05, 2022 - It’s been almost a week since a single Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois won the third largest jackpot of all time, an incredible windfall of $1.337 billion.

Updated Jackpot: $1.337 Billion Won In Illinois

Saturday, Jul 30, 2022 - Due to high sales, the jackpot from last night’s Mega Millions drawing has increased to $1.337 billion. One lucky Illinois Lottery player has scooped the top prize. The winning ticket was purchased at the Speedway at 885 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

$1.28 Billion Jackpot Won In Illinois

Saturday, Jul 30, 2022 - An Illinois Lottery player has won the $1.28 billion jackpot in last night’s Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at the Speedway in Des Plaines.

$1.28 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot

Friday, Jul 29, 2022 - With less than 12 hours to go until tonight’s drawing, Mega Millions sales have boosted the jackpot to a breathtaking $1.28 billion.