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Illinois Residents Win Over $262,000 In Mega Millions Prizes Last Week

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - The largest prize won in Illinois last week was $10,000 on the May 5 draw, by matching four numbers and the Mega Ball.

Illinois Lottery Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 07, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery is celebrating teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week by offering a selection of five virtual thank you cards to encourage parents and caregivers to say ‘thank you’ to their extraordinary educators.

$350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in South Chicago

Tuesday, May 05, 2020 - A convenience store in Chicago sold a $350,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket for the Thursday, April 30, evening drawing.

ILLINOIS LOTTERY THANKS FIRST RESPONDERS

Tuesday, May 05, 2020 - In honor of the launch of the Illinois Lottery’s Blue Police Memorial instant ticket, the Lottery is partnering with select retailers to thank first responders who are hard at work keeping the people of Illinois safe during the ongoing global health crisis.

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY IT SAFE

Monday, Apr 27, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery is reminding its players how to ‘play it safe’ during these uncertain times.

ILLINOIS LOTTERY SPONSORS ‘VIRTUAL LIVE! AT MARIANO’S’ MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Friday, Apr 24, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery is giving viewers (18 years and older) a chance to win $20 worth of instant tickets during each live stream.

$400,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Crete

Thursday, Apr 23, 2020 - A liquor store in Crete sold a $400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, April 22, midday drawing.

Lucky Weekend In Illinois: Two Jackpots Won!

Monday, Apr 20, 2020 - A convenience store in Streamwood sold a $300,000 winning ticket in the Saturday, April 20, midday draw, and a gas station in Braidwood sold a $100,000 winning ticket in the Saturday, April 20, evening draw.

$600,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Mundelein

Thursday, Apr 16, 2020 - A gas station in Mundelein sold a $600,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, April 15, evening drawing.

UPDATES FROM THE ILLINOIS LOTTERY

Monday, Apr 13, 2020 - During this unprecedented time, the Illinois Lottery wants to keep our players updated and provide guidelines to protect their health and safety.

$2 Million Dollar Unclaimed Mega Millions Ticket In Illinois

Friday, Apr 10, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery today announced it is extending the timeframe in which winners can claim prizes during the COVID-19 crisis.

$1,200,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Columbia

Friday, Apr 10, 2020 - A liquor store in Columbia sold a $1,200,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, April 10, midday drawing.

Mega Millions® and Powerball® Jackpot Updates

Tuesday, Apr 07, 2020 - In response to changing consumer behavior due to COVID-19, nationwide changes have been made to the Mega Millions and Powerball starting jackpot amounts and minimum jackpot roll increases.

$50,000 iLottery Powerball Prize Won in Springfield

Friday, Apr 03, 2020 - A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was purchased for the Wednesday, April 1, drawing.

$1,300,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Olney

Monday, Mar 30, 2020 - A gas station in Olney sold a $1,300,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Sunday, March 29, evening drawing.

Attention To Powerball Players: Changes To Powerball Starting Jackpot

Sunday, Mar 29, 2020 - Nationwide changes to the Powerball game have been announced this week by the Multi-State Lottery Association, the group that operates Powerball.

A Message from the Illinois Lottery

Thursday, Mar 19, 2020 - A message from the Illinois Lottery to players in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

$150,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Chicago

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020 - A gas station in Chicago sold a $150,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Tuesday, March 17, midday drawing.

Lucky Weekend in Illinois: Two Jackpots Won in Morton, Ingleside

Monday, Mar 16, 2020 - A gas station in Morton and a gas station in Ingleside each sold a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, March 13, evening drawing.

NOTICE OF CLOSURE: Illinois Lottery Claim Centers Closed Until Further Notice

Monday, Mar 16, 2020 - Due to the threat of COVID-19, the Illinois Lottery announced that beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all of its claim centers will be closed to the public until further notice.