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Lucky Weekend in Illinois: Three Prizes Won!

Monday, Jul 23, 2018 - $1,000,000 winning Mega Millions ticket, $100,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket, and $150,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold over the weekend.

$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Friday, Jul 20, 2018 - A convenience store in Wilmette sold a $550,000 winning ticket in the Friday, July 20, midday drawing.

Chicago Resident Wins $1,000,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Thursday, Jul 19, 2018 - Chicago resident instantly won $1,000,000 when he scratched a Million Dollar Payday ticket.

Lucky Weekend in Illinois: Two Jackpots Won!

Monday, Jul 16, 2018 - A convenience store in Godfrey sold a $300,000 winning ticket Friday, July 13, and three lucky players purchased winning tickets Sunday, July 15.

Robinson Resident Wins $100,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 - A simple trip to the gas station for a bottle of water turned quite lucrative when a Robinson, IL resident decided to purchase a Million $$ Match instant ticket.

$500,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 - A grocery store in Rock Island, IL sold a $500,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, July 11, midday drawing.

$800,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Jul 09, 2018 - A convenience store in Sesser, IL sold a $800,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, July 6, evening drawing.

Centralia Resident Wins Three Illinois Lottery Frenzy Prizes in May

Thursday, Jun 14, 2018 - A Centralia resident won three $1,000 top prizes in May by playing the $1,000 Frenzy instant ticket.

‘Red Ribbon Cash’ Grants Announced; Illinois Lottery Launches New Ticket

Friday, Jun 08, 2018 - The Illinois Lottery and the Illinois Department of Public Health kick off Pride Month by revealing Red Ribbon Cash instant ticket.

Vietnam Veteran Wins $40,000 Mega Millions Prize

Tuesday, May 08, 2018 - A Winthrop Harbor resident won a $40,000 Mega Millions Megaplier prize in the Tuesday, May 1, drawing.

WILLY WONKA GOLDEN TICKET™ Scratch Ticket Makes Illinois Lottery History

Tuesday, May 01, 2018 - For the first time ever, Illinois Lottery players could have the chance to win up to $1 billion with the launch of the new $10 WILLY WONKA GOLDEN TICKET™!

Troy Resident Wins $650,000 Lucky Day Lotto Prize

Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018 - Troy resident won $650,000 when her Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched all five numbers in the Thursday, July 20, 2017, evening draw.

Moline Resident Wins $250,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018 - Moline resident instantly won $250,000 when she scratched a $250,000 Crossword ticket.

Freeport Resident Wins $25,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018 - A resident of Freeport instantly won $25,000 when she scratched a $250,000 Crossword ticket.

Ottawa Resident Wins $50,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018 - Ottawa resident and regular Illinois Lottery player for years instantly won $50,000 when she scratched a Crossword ticket.

Wood Dale Resident Wins $1.15 Million Lucky Day Lotto Prize

Monday, Apr 09, 2018 - A Wood Dale resident won $1,150,000 when his Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched all five numbers in the Monday, April 2, midday draw.

22-Year-Old Wins $10,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Monday, Apr 09, 2018 - 22-year-old of Granite City instantly won a $10,000 prize when she scratched a Casino Millions ticket.

91-Year-Old Oak Brook Resident Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize

Thursday, Apr 05, 2018 - A 91-year-old from Oak Brook won a $1,000,000 prize when his Powerball ticket matched five numbers in the Wednesday, March 21, drawing.

Prophetstown Resident Wins $356,888 Illinois Lottery Prize

Wednesday, Apr 04, 2018 - A Prophetstown resident instantly won a $356,888 top prize when he scratched a $250,000 Taxes Paid.

Three Illinois Residents Win $1,000,000 In Illinois Lottery St. Patrick’s Day Raffle

Friday, Mar 30, 2018 - Illinois gained three new millionaires in the Illinois Lottery St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle.