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Celebrate National Lottery Day With The Illinois Lottery On July 17

July 14th, 2026

CHICAGO, July 14, 2026 — July 17 marks National Lottery Day, a time to celebrate lotteries across North America and recognize the positive impact they have on the communities they serve—from funding public education and supporting local businesses to investing in meaningful causes that benefit residents statewide.

"When Illinoisans choose to play the Illinois Lottery, they're doing more than playing for a prize—they're helping support communities across our state," said Harold Mays, Director of the Illinois Lottery. "Every ticket purchased helps fund K-12 public education and other good causes that benefit Illinois families. We’re grateful to our players for the positive impact they make every day."

To thank players for their support, the Illinois Lottery is hosting a special Spin the Wheel Challenge on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gas Express, located at 501 W. 31st St., in Chicago.

Players can spin the prize wheel for a chance to win a top cash prize of $100, Illinois Lottery Instant Tickets and other fun giveaways.

Can't make it to the Spin the Wheel Challenge? The celebration continues throughout Lottery Week (July 13–17) with additional promotions and giveaways—giving players even more chances to win.

Instant Ticket Facebook Promotion:

Players can visit the Illinois Lottery's Facebook page for a chance to win a $25 bundle of Instant Tickets. To enter, leave a comment sharing your favorite Illinois Lottery game by 11:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 16. Twenty winners will be selected at random to receive a $25 Instant Ticket bundle. Visit Facebook.com/IllinoisLottery for details.

Instant Ticket Radio Promotion:

The Illinois Lottery is partnering with nearly 50 radio stations across Illinois for a special Lottery Week giveaway. Each participating station will award five prize bundles, each featuring six Instant Tickets valued at $100, and one of them could be worth up to $2 million.

Tune in to your local participating radio station during Lottery Week, July 13–17, 2026, for details and your opportunity to win. A complete list of participating stations is available on the Illinois Lottery website.

For more information about National Lottery Day celebrations and Lottery Week promotions, visit Facebook.com/IllinoisLottery or follow @IllinoisLottery on Instagram.

Be Smart, Play Smart®. Must be 18 or older to play. Game odds available at IllinoisLottery.com.

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About the Illinois Lottery
The Illinois Lottery, founded in 1974, has contributed over $25 billion to the State’s Common School Fund in support of K-12 public education in Illinois since 1985. The Common School Fund is the Illinois Lottery’s primary beneficiary, receiving nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds. The Illinois Lottery also supports various specialty causes as described in the Illinois Lottery Law (20 ILCS 1605/21.4). For more information about the Illinois Lottery and the causes we support, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.