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Sweet $600,000 Payday For Online Lucky Day Lotto Player In Illinois
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 - One Illinois Lottery player’s Valentine’s Day just got a lot sweeter after scoring a $600,000 jackpot playing Lucky Day Lotto online.
$10.4 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Des Plaines
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 - There may have been a major game in New Orleans on Sunday night, but the biggest win of the weekend belongs to an Illinois Lottery player who purchased a jackpot-winning Lotto ticket worth $10,400,000 in Des Plaines on Saturday.
Survey Reveals A Surprising Valentine’s Day Gift Illinoisans Actually Want
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 - This Valentine’s Day, Illinoisans may want to rethink their go-to gifts. A recent survey commissioned by the Illinois Lottery reveals that scratch-off tickets are a highly desired Valentine's Day gift among Illinois residents.
$650,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold At Newsstand In Chicago’s Loop
Monday, Feb 03, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery retailer can’t believe the news: they recently sold a $650,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The retailer is actually a newsstand, located inside a busy building in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, that primarily sells snacks to building employees and passersby.
$500,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold at Unique Retailer in Richmond, Illinois
Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery retailer is celebrating after selling a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $500,000.
High School Sweethearts Win $2.66 Million Fast Play Jackpot With Illinois Lottery App
Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 - An Illinois iLottery player was shocked to discover he won a $2.66 million jackpot prize on his Lottery app with the Fast Play game Ultimate Diamond Jackpot.
Illinois Lottery Awards Its First Multi-Millionaire Of The Year
Saturday, Jan 04, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery player is starting off the new year strong. No, not with a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym. The lucky player won a life-changing $10,000,000 top prize with the Illinois Lottery’s scratch-off game $10 Million.
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2.6 Million Prize With Fast Play Game Just Before Ringing In The New Year
Friday, Jan 03, 2025 - Just before the ball dropped on New Year's Eve, an Illinois iLottery player snagged a $2,661,339 jackpot playing Fast Play Ultimate Diamond Jackpot on the Illinois Lottery app.
$1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Melrose Park Grocery Store
Friday, Dec 27, 2024 - Amid the Mega Millions mania, an Illinois Lottery player swooped in and took home a $1 million Powerball prize.
The winning ticket was purchased for the Saturday, December 21 Powerball drawing at a Jewel-Osco in Melrose Park, located at 800 North Avenue.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To A Staggering $1.15 Billion For Friday Night’s Drawing
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players have another shot at a mind-boggling, life-changing windfall tomorrow night. The Mega Millions jackpot is now a staggering $1.15 billion for the next drawing on Friday night.
$944 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Up For Grabs For Tuesday’s Drawing
Monday, Dec 23, 2024 - $944 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Up For Grabs For Tuesday’s Drawing
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $825 Million For Tonight’s Drawing
Friday, Dec 20, 2024 - Dreaming of a green Christmas? The Mega Millions Jackpot is now a staggering $825 million for tonight’s drawing.
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $670 Million For Tonight’s Drawing
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players still have a chance to become mega-rich as the Mega Millions jackpot has hit a cool $670 million for tonight’s drawing.
$700,000 Lucky Day Lotto Winner Bought Ticket At Chicago Grocery Store
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player is bringing home more than just the bacon after they purchased a jackpot-winning $700,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket at Jewel-Osco.
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells To $619 Million For Tonight’s Drawing
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players have another shot at becoming a Mega Millionaire as the Mega Millions jackpot is now a whopping $619 million for tonight’s drawing.
Illinois Lottery Reminds Players To Gift Responsibly This Holiday Season
Monday, Dec 02, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is encouraging responsible gifting this holiday season and reminding players that lottery tickets are for grown-ups – not kids.
Illinois Lottery Spreads Holiday Cheer This Giving Season With A Toy Drive
Monday, Nov 25, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is bringing holiday magic to hundreds of Illinois families this season by hosting a toy drive at Rockford’s premier holiday celebration, Stroll on State. This year’s Illinois Lottery Holiday Toy Drive will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford, helping to provide gifts for families in need.
$650,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Winner Used Numbers Related To Late Wife
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player from Chicago scooped up a $650,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize after playing numbers related to his late wife.
Illinois Lottery Unwraps The Perfect Gift This Giving Season - Five New Holiday Instant Tickets
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 - Just in time for giving season, the Illinois Lottery kicks off the festivities with five new holiday Instant Tickets and two promotions: Holly Jolly Winnings 2nd Chance and Get in the Spirit Sweepstakes. The holiday Instant Tickets make the perfect stocking stuffer or show of appreciation - offering the chance to win big while giving back to local communities throughout Illinois.
$10 Million Payday For Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Player
Friday, Nov 15, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after cashing in a life-changing $10 million windfall.