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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.

Lottery Fever Sets In As Two Jackpots Combined Reach Over $1 Billion

Friday, Jul 07, 2023 - Lottery fever has set in across Illinois as the two multi-state lottery games, Mega Millions and Powerball, reach a combined jackpot of $1.017 billion.

Lotto Jackpot Climbs To $17.9 Million

Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 - The Lotto jackpot has rolled again and is now worth a mouth-watering $17.9 million for the next draw on Thursday, June 21.

Lotto Jackpot Swells To $17.4 Million For Tonight's Drawing

Thursday, Jun 15, 2023 - If you’re dreaming of striking it rich - the Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing has swelled to a staggering $17.4 million.

Pick 3 Players Hit It Big With Triple 7s

Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 - It was a very lucky night for Pick 3 players across the state of Illinois – scooping up more than $2.1 million in total prizes in last night’s evening draw.

$1 Million Payday For Illinois iLottery Player

Wednesday, Jun 07, 2023 - An Illinois iLottery player woke up this morning a newly-minted millionaire. The lucky online player just won $1 million on Mega Millions.

Lotto Jackpot At Whopping $16.8 Million For Tonight's Draw

Monday, Jun 05, 2023 - The Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing is now at a whopping $16.8 million.

Lotto Jackpot Swells To $16.55 Million For Tonight's Draw

Thursday, Jun 01, 2023 - Someone could jump start June 2023 a multi-millionaire. The Lotto jackpot for tonight’s drawing has swelled to a mouth-watering $16.55 million.

Try Your Luck At Tonight's $16.1 Million Jackpot

Thursday, May 25, 2023 - It’s time to try your luck tonight to win a whopping $16.1 million from the Illinois Lottery.