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$536 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won In Illinois

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 - Lottery luck strikes again in Illinois! An Illinois Lottery player has won the Mega Millions jackpot in last night’s drawing - a whopping $536 million.

$500,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Lakemoor, Illinois

Friday, Mar 06, 2026 - If you played Lucky Day Lotto® yesterday, you might want to check your ticket – that’s because you could be $500,000 richer!

Another Strong Half-Year Result For The Illinois Lottery

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 - The Illinois Lottery today announced its results for the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026, reporting nearly $2.0 billion in sales and generating an estimated $430 million in returns to the State of Illinois during the period, which is a new first half-year sales record for the Illinois Lottery.

Illinois Lottery Player Scores Nearly $1.7 Million Jackpot Playing Fastplay

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 - Someone in Illinois just became a whole lot richer, winning nearly $1.7 million in the Illinois Lottery's FastPlay™ Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game. The lucky winner, who played online yesterday, hit an incredible jackpot worth $1,694,919.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Illinois Lottery Reminds Players—Don’t Struggle In Silence

Monday, Mar 02, 2026 - March is recognized nationwide as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to increasing public understanding of problem gambling and promoting resources for those seeking support. This Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) to elevate awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services available statewide.

Winning $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Central Illinois

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 - Someone in Central Illinois is celebrating a life-changing windfall after scoring a $3 million prize in last night’s Mega Millions® drawing.

Illinois Lottery Turns Up The Heat With Hotwins — A New Game With Draws Every Four Minutes

Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 - The chill of an Illinois winter is no match for the Illinois Lottery’s newest game - HotWins® which is bringing high-energy play and frequent drawings to players looking for a faster, more social lottery experience

$1.15 Million Winning Lucky Day Lotto Sold In Harvard

Monday, Feb 23, 2026 - Excitement is building in the small town of Harvard, Illinois after a $1.15 million winning Lucky Day Lotto® ticket was purchased at a local convenience store over the weekend.

$1.5 Million Fastplay Cash Castle Jackpot Won In Mount Vernon

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 - A big payday for one lucky Illinois Lottery player after winning a life-changing jackpot prize - a whopping $1,498,172 playing FastPlay Cash Castle.

$850,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Washington, Illinois

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 - If you played Lucky Day Lotto® yesterday, you might want to check your ticket – that’s because you could be $850,000 richer!

Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Forest Park

Friday, Feb 06, 2026 - A Forest Park gas station is celebrating after selling a winning Powerball® ticket worth a cool $1 million.

Illinois Lottery Achieves Highest Level Of Responsible Gaming Certification From World Lottery Association

Thursday, Feb 05, 2026 - The Illinois Lottery today announced it has been re-certified at Level 4 – the highest possible standard – under the World Lottery Association's (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework, reaffirming its commitment to player protection and responsible gaming practices.

Northern Illinois Co-Workers Score $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026 - A quick stop on the way to a doctor’s appointment proved lucky for April and Randy of Ashton, who won a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot.

$550,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold At A Gas Station In Justice

Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 - If you played Lucky Day Lotto® yesterday, you might want to check your ticket – that’s because you could be $550,000 richer!

Big Illinois Lottery Winners Over The Weekend

Monday, Jan 26, 2026 - It was a winning weekend for Illinois Lottery players, with nearly $12.8 million in prizes won across three major games, including an $11.6 million Lotto® jackpot, a $700,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot, and a $481,907 Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot.

Chicago-Area Man Wins $1 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot—Plans To Surprise Kids With New Home

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 - What began as a standard evening playing on the Illinois Lottery’s iLottery platform turned into a life-changing moment for one Chicago-area resident.

Vandalia Woman Wins $3 Million Top Prize On $30 Scratch-Off After Last-Minute Retailer Switch

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 - A Vandalia woman is still reeling after winning a $3 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket—thanks to a last-minute change in plans on Christmas Eve.

Illinois Mother Starts New Year With $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Win

Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026 - An Illinois Lottery player is starting the new year on a high note after claiming a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot won in the Christmas Day drawing.

Illinois iLottery Player Wins First $1 Million Draw-Based Game Jackpot of 2026

Monday, Jan 05, 2026 - An Illinois iLottery player has kicked off the new year in a big way, becoming Illinois’ first $1 million winner of a draw-based lottery game in 2026, after scoring the Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot in yesterday evening’s drawing.

Southern Illinois Player Wins $250,000 Ilottery Jackpot After Accidental Purchase

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 - An accidental iLottery purchase paid off in a big way for Holly of Johnston City, who won a $250,000 FastPlay jackpot on the Illinois Lottery’s $20 Magnificent Multiplier.