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$1.1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot

Thursday, Jul 28, 2022 - With less than two days to go until the next Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot has increased again and is now a mind-blowing $1.1 billion.

Mega Millions Jackpot Now $1,025,000,000

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022 - The Mega Millions jackpot is now an incredible $1.025 for the next drawing on Friday night.

Mega Millions Jackpot Now $830 Million

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022 - The next Mega Millions drawing is tonight, and the jackpot has just grown again - and now is a whopping $830 million.

$810 Million Up For Grabs Tonight

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022 - The Mega Millions jackpot is $810 million for tonight’s drawing, which would be the fourth largest jackpot ever won in the U.S.

Mega Millions Jackpot Now at $810 Million

Monday, Jul 25, 2022 - Mega Millions is the hottest ticket in town - and it just got a little hotter. The jackpot for the next drawing on Tuesday, July 26 has just been increased to $810,000,000.

$790 Million Jackpot For Mega Millions

Saturday, Jul 23, 2022 - The Mega Millions jackpot rolled on Friday evening and is now worth a sweltering $790 million. This is the largest Mega Millions jackpot on offer in the past 18 months.

Mega Million Jackpot Now $660 Million

Thursday, Jul 21, 2022 - The Mega Millions jackpot has now been raised to $660 million for the next drawing on Friday, July 22. If won, this would be the third largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in the history of the game.

Mega Million Jackpot Rolls to $630 Million

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2022 - The jackpot for the multi-state lottery game Mega Millions has grown to an estimated $630 million for the next drawing on Friday, July 22. If won, this would be the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in the history of the game.

Mega Million Jackpot At $530 Million

Tuesday, Jul 19, 2022 - The Mega Millions jackpot is now over the half billion dollar mark, with an estimated top prize of $530 million up for grabs in the next drawing tonight Tuesday, July 19.

The Illinois Lottery Is Celebrating Lottery Week

Monday, Jul 18, 2022 - This week is Lottery Week, which is a celebration of the role lotteries play in generating essential funding for their communities. Lottery Week runs from July 17th to 23rd and is a celebration of lotteries across the United States and Canada, in acknowledgment of their collective contributions to the communities they serve.

Mega Million Jackpot Climbs To $480 Million

Thursday, Jul 14, 2022 - The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to an eye-watering $480 million for tomorrow night’s drawing! Illinois Lottery players are already winning big this jackpot roll - with a local player winning $1 million in Tuesday night’s draw. That player matched all five numbers on a ticket purchased online through the Illinois Lottery website.

Chicago Residents Have Chance To “Win Area Code” With Two Jackpots At $312 Million

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022 - 312 is the original area code for Chicago and it means something special to everyone who calls Chicago home. Well, add a few more zeros and it could also be the bank balance of a lucky Illinois Lottery player.

Illinois Lottery Giving Away Free Chances To Win Cash With Fast Play Scan-N-Play

Friday, May 13, 2022 - On Tuesday, May 17, players will be given the chance to hop in the Illinois Lottery “money machine,” where they’ll have five seconds to grab as many Fast Play tickets as they can. The faster a player can catch tickets, the more fast fun they’ll have!

Illinois Lottery Launches New Way To Play The Lottery

Thursday, May 12, 2022 - The Illinois Lottery’s newest draw-based game, Fast Play, now has a modern twist for today’s lottery player - with a feature called Scan-N-Play. “This is a brand new experience for retail players - we’ve transformed a black and white physical ticket into an engaging online play experience,” said Harold Mays, Lottery Director.

Innovative Retail Product Hits Illinois Lottery Stores

Thursday, May 12, 2022 - The Illinois Lottery’s newest draw-based game, Fast Play, now has a modern twist for today’s lottery player - with a feature called Scan-N-Play. “This is a brand-new experience for retail players - we’ve transformed a black and white physical ticket into an engaging online play experience,” said Harold Mays, Lottery Director.

Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Worth $750,000 Sold in La Grange

Wednesday, May 04, 2022 - If you bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Citgo gas station in La Grange for Monday’s midday drawing, you may want to check it right away - that’s because you might be holding a winning ticket worth $750,000.

$12.5 Million Lotto Jackpot Won in Elgin

Monday, Apr 25, 2022 - An Illinois Lottery player has won a life-changing amount of money - a whopping $12.5 million - after winning the Lotto grand prize over the weekend.

Powerball Jackpot Soars To $400 Million For Saturday Night’s Drawing

Friday, Apr 22, 2022 - Powerball is capping off its 30th anniversary week with a jackpot worth $400 million.

Powerball Celebrates Its 30th Birthday As The Jackpot Climbs To $370 Million For Wednesday Night’s Drawing

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022 - If you’re feeling lucky, you might want to buy a Powerball ticket for tomorrow night’s drawing - that’s because the jackpot is climbing, and Powerball is celebrating 30 years of making millionaires!

$1 Million Powerball Jackpot Won in Marseilles

Monday, Apr 18, 2022 - If you bought a Powerball ticket in the small town of Marseilles for Saturday night’s drawing, you may want to check it right away - that’s because you might be a newly-minted millionaire!