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Largest Illinois Lotto Jackpot Of The Year Up For Grabs

Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 - Illinois Lottery players have a chance to win the largest Lotto jackpot of the year tonight - a massive $21.95 million.

An Illinois iLottery Player Makes History After Winning Largest Fast Play Jackpot

Monday, Aug 21, 2023 - An Illinois iLottery player makes history this morning after winning the largest Fast Play jackpot ever - over $1.2 million.

Lotto Jackpot Soars To $21.5 Million For Tonight’s Draw

Thursday, Aug 17, 2023 - The Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing has soared to a staggering $21.5 million - the largest Lotto jackpot of the year and the second largest in nearly five years.

Illinois Lottery Launches Back To School Supply Drive In Support Of Education Programs

Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 - As K-12 students return to school, the Illinois Lottery is supporting families and communities across the state by hosting a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club Illinois Alliance.

$1 Million Payday For Illinois Ilottery Powerball Player

Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 - An Illinois iLottery player woke up this morning a newly-minted millionaire.

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $1.55 Billion – The Largest In The Games History

Tuesday, Aug 08, 2023 - The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight’s drawing has soared to a mind-blowing $1.55 billion – the largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game’s history and the third largest lottery jackpot won in U.S. history.

$700,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Skokie

Friday, Aug 04, 2023 - An Illinois Lottery retailer in the Chicagoland area strikes again.

1,200 Mega Millions Ticket Giveaway To Celebrate $1.25 Billion Jackpot

Thursday, Aug 03, 2023 - Once again, Mega Millions mania is sweeping all across Illinois as the jackpot balloons to a staggering $1.25 billion for Friday night’s drawing.

Mega Millions Is Now A Mega Billion For Tonight's Draw

Tuesday, Aug 01, 2023 - Mega Millions has now become a Mega billion!

Mega Millions Jackpot Increased To $940 Million For Tonight's Draw

Friday, Jul 28, 2023 - Nearly $1 billion is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $820 Million For Tonight's Draw

Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023 - The Mega Millions Jackpot has climbed to $820 million for tonight’s drawing – giving Illinois Lottery players another chance at becoming an overnight multi-millionaire.

$720 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Still Up For Grabs

Friday, Jul 21, 2023 - Illinois Lottery players still have another shot at becoming an uber millionaire this weekend.

Illinois Lottery Celebrates Its Retailers In Honor Of Lottery Week

Friday, Jul 21, 2023 - This week is Lottery Week in North America. It’s a chance to celebrate lotteries across the U.S. and Canada, and to acknowledge their contributions to the communities they serve.

Illinois Lottery Players Win Big In Powerball Draw

Thursday, Jul 20, 2023 - One lucky player in California won the massive $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot last night - the third largest Powerball jackpot and the sixth largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

Illinois Lottery Hosting Powerball Ticket Giveaway To Celebrate Lottery Week And $1 Billion Jackpot

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023 - Powerball fever is back in Illinois as the jackpot soars to a mouth-watering $1 billion for tomorrow night’s drawing. If a player wins Wednesday’s jackpot, it would be the third largest Powerball jackpot and seventh largest lottery jackpot won in U.S. history.

Illinois Lottery Kicks Off Lottery Week

Monday, Jul 17, 2023 - Today, the Illinois Lottery, in collaboration with lotteries across North America, kicks off Lottery Week.

$900,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Elgin

Monday, Jul 17, 2023 - If you purchased a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Elgin, you may want to check it right away. That’s because you could be holding a winning ticket worth $900,000.

Mega Millions, Powerball and Lotto Jackpots Combined Over $1.454 Billion

Friday, Jul 14, 2023 - Your dreams of becoming a multi-millionaire could become a reality this weekend – three jackpots with a combined prize total of $1.454.4 billion are available for the taking.

Powerball Jackpot Increased To $750 Million For Tonight's Draw

Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023 - The Powerball jackpot has been increased from $725 million to $750 million for tonight’s drawing - making it the sixth largest Powerball jackpot and the 10th largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

$1.174 Billion Up For Grabs With Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto

Monday, Jul 10, 2023 - If you’re looking to strike it rich - the Illinois Lottery has a few life-changing jackpots up for grabs tonight and tomorrow, with a combined prize total of $1.174 million.