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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $321 Million

Friday, Jan 17, 2020 - Illinois Lottery players have the chance to win an estimated $321 million jackpot in the January 18, 2020 Powerball drawing.

In 2019 Illinois Lottery Awards Nearly $1.7 Billion In Prizes

Thursday, Jan 16, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery paid $1.698 billion in prizes to players in 2019 and sold more than 100 million winning tickets. 48 players claimed a prize of $1 million or more in 2019.

Lucky Weekend in Illinois: Two Jackpots Won - Skokie, Aurora, Calumet Park

Monday, Jan 13, 2020 - A gas station in Fox Lake sold a $200,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, January 8, evening drawing.

Illinois Lottery Launches Two MONOPOLY™ Multiplier Instant Tickets

Friday, Jan 10, 2020 - The MONOPOLY Multiplier Instant Tickets are available in $2 and $5 variations with the chance to win grand prizes of $25,000 and $350,000.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $277 Million

Friday, Jan 10, 2020 - January 2020 marks Powerball’s 10-year anniversary in Illinois.

$200,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Fox Lake

Thursday, Jan 09, 2020 - A gas station in Fox Lake sold a $200,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, January 8, evening drawing.

$800,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Westchester

Tuesday, Jan 07, 2020 - A convenience store located in Casey sold a $400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, December 27, evening drawing.

$150,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Bolingbrook!

Thursday, Jan 02, 2020 - A liquor store in Bolingbrook, IL sold a $150,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, December 30, evening drawing.

$16,000,000 Lotto Jackpot Won in Vernon Hills!

Wednesday, Jan 01, 2020 - A convenience store located in Vernon Hills, IL sold a $16,000,000 winning Lotto ticket in the Monday, December 30, evening drawing.

$400,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Casey

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019 - A convenience store located in Casey sold a $400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, December 27, evening drawing.

Illinois Lottery Looks Back at the Past Decade

Friday, Dec 27, 2019 - From big wins and historic jackpots to new games and modernized playing experiences, check out 10 Lottery takeaways from the 2010s.

$200,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Lake Zurich

Thursday, Dec 26, 2019 - A gas station in Lake Zurich sold a $200,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Tuesday, December 24, evening drawing.

Lucky Weekend in Illinois: Two Jackpots Won

Monday, Dec 23, 2019 - A convenience store in Chicago and a liquor store in Westchester each sold winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets in the Saturday, December 21, evening drawing.

Last-Minute Gift Ideas with Holiday Instant Tickets

Thursday, Dec 19, 2019 - Holiday Instant Tickets make great last-minute gifts and can be used as stocking stuffers or to replace gift cards and gift tags.

Mega Millions: Jackpot Rises to $372 Million

Sunday, Dec 15, 2019 - An estimated jackpot of $372 million will be up for grabs in the 10 p.m. drawing Tuesday, December 17, after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $340 Million

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019 - The jackpot is at its highest amount in more than six months, and Illinois players have the chance to win an estimated $340 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing at 10 p.m. Friday, December 13.

$250,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Chicago

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019 - A convenience store in Chicago sold a $250,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, December 11, midday drawing.

Holiday Instant Tickets Make Great Gifts for Adults on Your List

Monday, Dec 09, 2019 - The holidays are here, and holiday instant tickets from the Illinois Lottery are a fun and easy way to check off everyone on your list. Everyone except for minors, that is.

$400,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Peoria

Monday, Dec 09, 2019 - A gas station in Peoria sold a $400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, December 9, midday drawing.

$700,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Alsip

Friday, Dec 06, 2019 - A gas station in Alsip sold a $700,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Thursday, December 5, evening drawing.