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$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.

Illinois Lottery Holiday Instant Tickets on Sale

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2019 - This year, the Illinois Lottery is spreading more good cheer by offering a second-chance drawing on eligible tickets, with $1,500,000 available in prizes.

Two Lucky Day Lotto Jackpots Won in Stickney and St. Charles

Monday, Dec 02, 2019 - A grocery store in Stickney sold a $400,000 winning ticket in the Wednesday, November 27, evening draw, and a gas station in St. Charles sold a $200,000 winning ticket in the Friday, November 29, midday draw.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $243 Million

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019 - The jackpot is at its highest since early June, and Illinois players have the chance to win!

$450,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in East Dundee

Monday, Nov 25, 2019 - A gas station in East Dundee sold a $450,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Sunday, November 24, midday drawing.

$1,050,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Berwyn

Thursday, Nov 21, 2019 - A grocery store in Berwyn sold a $1,050,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, November 20, midday drawing.

$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in River Grove

Monday, Nov 11, 2019 - A gas station in River Grove sold a $550,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Sunday, November 10, midday drawing.

$1,400,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Aurora

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019 - A liquor store in Aurora sold a $1,400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Tuesday, November 5, midday drawing.

$1,000,000 Mega Millions Winning Ticket Sold in Tilton

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 - A grocery store in Tilton sold a $1,000,000 winning Mega Millions ticket for the Tuesday, October 29, drawing.

$1,000,000 Powerball Winner in Chapin

Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 - A gas station in Chapin sold a $1,000,000 winning Powerball ticket for the Wednesday, October 23, evening drawing.