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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $740 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

Friday, Sep 06, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players have another shot at becoming an uber millionaire this weekend.

Largest Fast Play Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold In-Store At Illinois Lottery Retailer In Alsip

Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery retailer in Alsip makes history after selling a Fast Play jackpot winning ticket worth nearly a whopping $1.7 million – the largest Fast Play jackpot ever sold in-store.

$9.2 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Jewel In Addison

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 - Imagine picking up a lottery ticket on your way out of the grocery store – and hitting the jackpot. That dream is now a reality for one Chicago-area Illinois Lottery player, after purchasing a $9.2 million jackpot-winning Lotto ticket this weekend.

‘Future Audi Owner’ Wins $690,000 On Illinois Lottery App

Thursday, Aug 22, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player hit the jackpot and is ready to live life in the fast lane. The lucky winner, nicknamed ‘Future Audi Owner,’ recently won over $690,000 and plans to spoil himself with a new Audi.

$1.3 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won At Grocery Store In Chicago’s Southwest Side

Monday, Aug 19, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player hit it big over the weekend, after winning the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot and scooping up a cool $1.3 million.

$100,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Bought Near Rockford Last Year Remains Unclaimed

Friday, Aug 16, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September.

$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Homewood

Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight.

Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million On A Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Monee, Plans To Buy Her Family A House

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player and her entire family were shocked and in disbelief to discover her $25 scratch-off lottery ticket revealed the top prize of $1 million.

$900,000 Payday For Lucky Day Lotto Online Player In Illinois

Tuesday, Aug 06, 2024 - A lucky Illinois iLottery player recently pocketed a cool $900,000 with Lucky Day Lotto.

Illinois Lottery ‘Crowns’ $3 Million Cash Is King Scratch-Off Ticket Winner

Monday, Aug 05, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery recently crowned another multi-millionaire. The lucky winner won the top prize of $3 million on a $30 Cash is King scratch-off ticket.

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million After Buying Mega Millions Ticket Online

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 - An Illinois iLottery player won $1 million playing Mega Millions online. The winning online player matched all five numbers in the Tuesday night drawing to score the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were 19-23-30-33-50.

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Rockford

Monday, Jul 29, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player became a millionaire over the weekend, after purchasing a $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket in Rockford.

Aurora Woman ‘Blessed’ By $1 Million Lottery Win Now Pays It Forward

Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024 - Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora recently won the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket – and her first thought was how she could pay it forward.

Illinois Lottery Hosted A Groovy 50th Anniversary Celebration In Chicago With Giant 35-Foot Disco Ball

Friday, Jul 19, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in style on Thursday, July 18, in Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza with a fun-filled, disco-themed event.

$2 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Chicago’s Logan Square

Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024 - While shopping for groceries, an Illinois Lottery player picked up something that wasn’t on their grocery list – a $2 million winning Powerball ticket.

$1.25 Million Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Palatine

Friday, Jul 12, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player is rolling in dough after winning Wednesday evening’s $1.25 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot.

$1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Chicago’s West Rogers Park Neighborhood

Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 - A Chicago lottery retailer is overjoyed to learn that they recently sold a $1 million winning Lotto ticket – the same week one of their regular customers won $10,000 on an Instant Ticket.

Franklin Park Woman Wins A Million Dollars On Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off Ticket

Monday, Jul 01, 2024 - As the Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th Anniversary this July, it crowns another new millionaire. Pamela Arscott of Franklin Park recently won the top prize of $1 million on a $1,000,000 Celebration Instant Ticket.

Illinois iLottery Player Couldn’t Believe His $986,000 Jackpot Win On Lottery App Was Real

Friday, Jun 28, 2024 - An iLottery player recently hit the jackpot - literally - and won $986,932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app.

Illinois Lottery Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer. To celebrate 50 years of playing, winning, and giving back to good causes, the Illinois Lottery is rolling out several exciting promotions, sweepstakes, and more!