Below are educational materials related to CASH POP to help with any questions or issues you may have:
Retailer Quick Reference Guide
Retailer Frequently Asked Question
Check back soon for social assests to use to promote the launch of CASH POP!
Retailer Resources
Hello Retailers!
Welcome to the Illinois Lottery Retailer Resources page. This page includes news and product information to help you sell lottery products in your stores. As always, please be sure to activate new games as soon as you receive them and stock your bins full of the latest games. Good luck and happy selling!
The five new holiday Instant Tickets launching in October will give players a million reasons to gift this holiday season:
- $1 Holiday Ca$h is a match 3 play style game with over $5M in total prizes and 100% of prizes to be paid out at retail;
- $2 Reindeer Riches is a key number match play style game with over $7.8M in total prizes available and a chance to double the prize with the “present” symbol;
- $5 Winter Winnings includes $25, $50, and $100 bonus spots and over $6.5M in prizes from $25 through $500;
- $10 Treemendous Cash includes 3 bonus spots, two instant-win symbols, and over $20.5M in total prizes; and
- $20 Snowfall Mega Multiplier includes 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, and 100X multipliers, a $100 instant bonus box, and top prize of $1M.
Make sure you have these tickets ready and activated as soon as you receive them so your customers can Scratch Away!
Ensure you stay up-to-date and learn how to get your store ready by doing the following:
- Want to promote the Holiday Instant Tickets on your social channels? Check out our Social Media Assets for downloadable social posts.
- Prepare for the upcoming launch of CASH POPTM by reviewing the Quick Reference Guide & Frequently Asked Questions.
- Read the September-October 2026 edition of the Lottery Lowdown.
- Review the latest Planograms, which can assist you in point-of-sale placement and inform you of the latest lottery products.
- Download our Flyers in order to print and display in your retail location, including newly updated High Jackpot Alerts for Mega Millions® and Powerball®.
- Check out the Educational Materials, including the October 2026 Sales Flyer, updated Photon materials, and more.
- Stay in the know with Important Updates, ranging from Claim Center changes to social distancing guidelines.
- Have questions about FastPlay? The FastPlay Retailer Resources page is a one-stop shop where you can find the Quick Reference Guide, How to Play brochure, Retailer FAQs, and videos.
UPCOMING FAST PLAYTM LAUNCHES
A new $10 Fast Play Scan-N-Play game launched September 24, 2024. Luxury Loot has a progressive jackpot that starts at $20,000 and a key number match play style that will have your players living in the lap of luxury. If you have any questions about Fast Play, the Fast Play Retailer Resources page is a one-stop shop where you can find the Quick Reference Guide, How to Play brochure, Retailer FAQs, and videos.
ILLINOIS' FIRST $50 INSTANT TICKET IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Players are excited to “Go For Millions” when they play Illinois’ first $50 Instant Ticket, which launched December 5, 2023. There are over $79,400,000 in cashable prizes available for this ticket so encourage your customers to buy one now! More information about the ticket and the game highlights that will excite your customer can be found on the back of the December ‘23 sales flyer.
KEEP SELLING FAST PLAYTM!
A new Fast Play Scan-N-Play game, $10 $500 Bonanza, launches January 2, 2024. The new game decal that is usually dedicated to the launch of the new instant tickets each month will be used to promote the launch of this Fast Play Scan-N-Play game. The current “Buy. Scan. Play.” POS materials that are in your store can continue to be displayed to show customers just how simple it is to play Scan-N-Play. If you have any questions about Fast Play, the Fast Play Retailer Resources page is a one-stop shop where you can find the Quick Reference Guide, How to Play brochure, Retailer FAQs, and videos.
A NEW GAME IS COMING SOON!
CASH POPTM is a new draw game where just ONE POP (number) wins! Players win by matching one POP to the Lottery drawn POP. Drawings are every hour (except during Night Mode hours of 1:30AM - 8:30AM) and prizes range from 5X to 250X the wager.
CASH POP's launch is intended to complement HotWins while adding value to the traditional portfolio of games, maximizing the player experience both in retail and online. By introducing CASH POP, we remain competitive in an ever-evolving gaming landscape.
Key features of this unique experience include:
A new draw cadence featuring live drawings on in-store monitors.
A prize structure designed to boost in-store cashing and prize reinvestment.
HotWins® is a high-frequency draw based game designed to transform Lottery in the retail space. With drawings every 4 minutes, HotWins brings added value to the player experience and provides a new revenue stream and additional foot traffic for retailers. Looking to promote HotWins on your social channels? Check out our Social Media Assets and Winner Awareness posters that can be printed out and displayed at your location to encourage your customers to play for their chance to be the next big winner.
How To Play HotWins
Check out the video below on how to play HotWins so you can show your customers how to Get Fired Up!
FastPlay Holiday Games
We’re launching TWO new holiday-themed FastPlayTM Scan-N-Play games on October 14, 2026! Players can ring in holiday fun with $5 Snow Much Money, with a top prize of $25,000, and $3 Holiday Hits for a chance at $10,000!
Vending Machine Reinvestment Update
Along with the launch of HotWins, the reinvestment amount available at Illinois Lottery vending machines has changed from $100 to $200. Similar to the Mega Millions and Fast Play sticker changes in March 2025, there is a sticker change that needs to be made to the Win30 and DTS vending machines that retailers are responsible for. Contact the retailer hotline at 844-806-8930 if you have a vending machine at your location and did not receive a sticker kit.
Questions/Concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Retailer Hotline (1-844-806-8930).
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Get your store ready for June 2023
June brings three new summer games with three new play styles. $5 Power Shot has a symbol reveal play style with an auto-win symbol, bonus space, and 2X, 5X, 10X and 25X multipliers. The play style for the $3 Twisted Treasure is extended play with 100% of profits going towards HIV/AIDS prevention education and treatment in Illinois. $2 Blackjack includes a Blackjack doubler symbol with 100% of profits going towards homelessness prevention and assistance programs in Illinois. Make sure to activate these new games and place them out for sale as soon as you receive them.
Ensure you stay up-to-date and learn how to get your store ready by doing the following:
- Want to promote the May Frenzy Instant Tickets? Check out our Social Media Assets for downloadable social posts.
- Read the May/June 2023 edition of the Lottery Lowdown.
- Review the latest Planograms, which can assist you in point-of-sale placement and inform you of the latest lottery products.
- Download our Flyers in order to print and display in your retail location, including updated High Jackpot Alert flyers for Mega Millions and Powerball.
- Check out the Educational Materials, including the May 2023 Sales Flyer, updated "Be Smart, Play Smart " Responsbile Gaming brochure and new Instant Ticket Activation Guide.
- Stay in the know with Important Updates, ranging from Claim Center changes to social distancing guidelines.