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Three Friends Win $1.4 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot In Chicago

Friday, Nov 08, 2024 - Three Illinois Lottery players went in together on a Lucky Day Lotto ticket and struck big – winning $1.4 million. The lucky three, nicknamed “Tommy Lotto and Crew,” have been friends for decades.

$1 Million Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Claimed By Illinois Woman Who Bought The Ticket While Picking Up Groceries

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player picked up everything on her list while at the grocery store - plus one thing not on her list: a $1 million winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket.

Illinois Lottery Reports Record Results For Third Consecutive Year

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 - As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Illinois Lottery is also celebrating another record-breaking year of sales and returns to the State of Illinois.

$1.3 Million Payday For ‘Diamond Girl’ With Illinois Lottery App

Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 - The four C’s have become five for one Illinois Lottery player – not just carat, cut, clarity, and color but also cash! ‘Diamond Girl’ earned her nickname after she won a $1.35 million prize with Fast Play Ultimate Diamond Jackpot.

Illinois Lottery Player Buys $1 Million Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket At Grocery Store In Elmhurst

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player is a newly-minted millionaire after buying a $1 million winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket at Jewel-Osco in Elmhurst.

$9.2 Million ‘Lucky Lotto Winner’ Bought Jackpot-Winning Ticket Accidentally

Friday, Oct 18, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player can’t believe his luck after winning $9,200,000 with Lotto – because he was actually trying to buy a ticket for a different game. 

$250,000 Unclaimed Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Expires In Two Weeks 

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $250,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Chicago last October. The lucky winner has less than two weeks left to claim their prize.

$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold On Chicago’s Northwest Side

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery retailer is celebrating after selling a winning Lotto ticket worth $1 million earlier this week.

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2 Million With Powerball Ticket Bought Online

Wednesday, Oct 09, 2024 - Double double toil and trouble. An Illinois iLottery player doubled their Powerball prize by adding the game’s Power Play feature – and is now pocketing a cool $2 million.

$650,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold At A Small Store In Berwyn

Tuesday, Oct 08, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery retailer in Berwyn is thrilled after realizing they sold a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth a cool $650,000 over the weekend.

$1 Million Powerball Prize Won By Online Illinois Lottery Player

Friday, Oct 04, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player is pocketing some big bucks after winning $1 million with Powerball, playing on their Illinois Lottery app.

$4,100,000 Jackpot-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Stone Park 

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery retailer is feeling like they hit the jackpot after selling a winning Lotto ticket worth $4.1 million.

$1.45 Million Lucky Day Lotto Winner Comes Forward To Claim Their Prize At The Des Plaines Prize Center

Friday, Sep 27, 2024 - Earlier this week, a gas station in Des Plaines was celebrating after discovering they had sold a $1.45 million winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. Now that lucky player has come forward to claim their prize.

$1.45 Million Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Des Plaines

Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery retailer is celebrating after selling a winning $1.45 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket over the weekend.

New Millionaire In Central Illinois After $1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Purchased In Springfield

Friday, Sep 20, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player in central Illinois might be feeling like a million bucks after winning the top prize on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Illinois Department Of The Lottery Names Its Springfield Building The E.J. "Zeke" Giorgi Lottery Building

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery began selling tickets in July 1974 as a result of legislation sponsored by the legendary State Representative Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi – earning him the title of 'Father of the Lottery.'

$1 Million Payday For Southern Illinois Man On Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket

Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024 - A man from southern Illinois recently claimed some serious cash, a cool $1 million, after scratching an Illinois Lottery Instant Ticket.

Morris Woman Wins $3 Million On Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player from Morris is over the moon after winning a life-changing amount of money on a scratch-off ticket.

Mega Millions Millionaire In Chicago

Monday, Sep 09, 2024 - The Mega Millions Jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing has soared to $800 million - the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. However, someone in Illinois is already celebrating after snagging a cool $1 million over the weekend.

Illinois Couple Scores $3 Million On a Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Bought In Cary

Friday, Sep 06, 2024 - This summer has been one for the books for an Illinois couple. First came marriage and next came a shocking $3 million lottery win.