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Illinois Lottery Player Credits Grandma For $1 Million Powerball Win

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 - One Illinois Lottery player has a whole new reason to feel grateful this Thanksgiving — a quick lunch break and a surprise run-in with his grandmother led to a $1 million Powerball win.

Chicago Man Wins Nearly $500,000 iLottery Jackpot Just In Time For The Holidays

Friday, Nov 21, 2025 - A casual iLottery play while waiting for a friend has turned into a thrilling surprise for Chicago resident Peter, who won a $487,929 FastPlay jackpot on the Illinois Lottery’s $10 Luxury Loot game.

Illinois Lottery Launches Festive Lineup Of Holiday Games And Promotions

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 - The Illinois Lottery is going big this holiday season, spreading cheer across the state with five new holiday-themed Instant Tickets and two exciting promotions: Holly Jolly 2nd Chance and Get in the Spirit Sweepstakes.

$200,000 Unclaimed Powerball Ticket Set To Expire In Two Weeks

Monday, Nov 17, 2025 - The Illinois Lottery is urging players to check their tickets as the deadline approaches to claim a $200,000 winning Powerball ticket purchased nearly a year ago in Dolton, Illinois. The ticket will expire in two weeks if not claimed.

Big Payday For Thousands Of Illinois Lottery Pick 4 Players

Friday, Nov 14, 2025 - If you played Pick 4 yesterday and seven was in the mix, check your ticket — you might be one of thousands of Illinois Lottery players who won a share of nearly $2.4 million in total prizes.

Illinois Grandma Wins $3 Million Top Prize On $30 Scratch-Off Ticket

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after scratching her way to the $3 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s $30 Super Bonus scratch-off ticket. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous under the name ‘Happy Grandma’, couldn’t be more thrilled with her luck.

$500,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold At A Gas Station In Hickory Hills

Thursday, Nov 06, 2025 - If you played Lucky Day Lotto® yesterday, you might want to check your ticket – that’s because you could be $500,000 richer!

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million With Holiday Scratch-Off Ticket Bought In Fairview Heights 

Monday, Nov 03, 2025 - A southern Illinois Lottery player is feeling like pure gold after winning the top prize on a $1,000,000 Holiday Gold scratch-off ticket.

No Tricks, Just Treats – Online Lucky Day Lotto Player Wins $850,000 Jackpot

Friday, Oct 31, 2025 - One online Illinois Lottery player got a Halloween treat far sweeter than a giant candy bar – an $850,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot win.

Illinois Lottery Celebrates Halloween With Mega Millions “Ticket Grab Challenge” In Bridgeport 

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 - This Halloween is set to be both spooky and spectacular, as the largest Mega Millions® jackpot ever offered on Halloween—an incredible $754 million—is up for grabs this Friday, October 31. This is the ninth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

$1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Purchased In Chicago

Friday, Oct 24, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery player is still in shock and disbelief after claiming a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off ticket.

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $3 Million In Mega Millions Tuesday Drawing

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 - Someone in Illinois is celebrating a life-changing win after scoring a $3 million prize in last night’s Mega Millions drawing.

Illinois Lottery Player Kicks Off Holiday Season With $500,000 Win In Rockford

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery player is kicking off the holiday season with gratitude after winning a $500,000 top prize on a $10 Holiday Bucks scratch-off ticket.

Illinois Family Man Wins $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot — Asks Wife “Where Do You Want To Move?”

Friday, Oct 17, 2025 - What started as an ordinary evening quickly turned into an unforgettable moment for one lucky Illinois Lottery player, who won a $550,000 jackpot playing Lucky Day Lotto®.

Illinois Lottery Generates Essential Funding For K-12 Education

Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 - The Illinois Lottery has delivered another strong year of results — $3.76 billion in total sales, its second highest sales year, and $796 million in proceeds, its fifth best year for net income; resulting in $784 million in contributions to the Common School Fund to support K-12 public education and over $12 million to special causes in Illinois.

Two Illinois Lottery Players Win $1 Million Powerball Prizes

Monday, Oct 13, 2025 - Two Illinois Lottery players are now millionaires after each snagged a $1 million prize in Saturday night’s Powerball® drawing. The winning tickets were purchased at retailers in Rochelle and Colona, where excitement is running high among employees and customers alike.

Illinois Father Of Five Wins $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot — Plans Family Beach Vacation

Thursday, Oct 02, 2025 - What started as a casual iLottery play at home became a winning moment Matthew of Crystal Lake will never forget — the father of five won a $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot.

Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In East Alton

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 - Excitement is in the air at a local East Alton retail store after selling a Powerball ticket worth a cool $1 million

Mt. Carmel Man Wins $1 Million On $5 Scratch-Off — Wife Retires Early 

Friday, Sep 26, 2025 - A $5 lottery ticket has dramatically reshaped the future for Mt. Carmel resident David Sharp, who recently scratched his way to a $1,000,000 top prize on the Illinois Lottery's Cash Grab Instant Ticket.

Illinois Player Wins $1 Million On Powerball With Numbers From An Old Lottery Ticket

Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 - A forgotten Powerball® ticket tucked away in a drawer turned into a life-changing surprise for one lucky Illinois player.