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On-Premise Retailer Resources

Hello Retailers!

Welcome to the Illinois Lottery On-Premise Retailer Resources page! Please use this page as a resource for information related to the Illinois Lottery and games you sell at your location. Our goal is to provide you the tools to successfully sell the Illinois Lottery in your store.

HotWins® is a high-frequency game designed to increase the entertainment value of your venue and boost revenue with rapid, engaging draws. Looking to promote HotWins on your social channels? Check out the Social Media Assets on this page that include suggested copy and creative to post. There are also 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! HotWins educational materials and How to Play video can also be found below.

HOTWINS TERMINAL PROMOTION

From January 23 - February 3, 2026, a terminal promotion will be running where players who purchase $4 worth of Powerball on a single ticket will receive a coupon for one free $1 HotWins Quick Pick ticket, while supplies last. You can drive awareness of this promotion with your customers by displaying the printable flyer or by posting on your social channels with the assets below. Thank you for your support!

HotWins Terminal Promotion Flyer

HotWins Terminal Promotion Social Assets

HOTWINS TRAINING

We are continuing to offer additional HotWins training. Please refer to the virtual training schedule below. You can join by clicking the following link: meet.google.com/hcj-htci-uym

Below are educational materials related to HotWins to help with any questions or issues you may have:

Consumer How-To-Play Brochure

Consumer Frequently Asked Questions

Retailer Quick Reference Guide

Retailer Frequently Asked Question

 

Want to display the Prizes and Odds of Winning table for HotWins at your location? Download the poster below:

HotWins Game Odds Poster

 

Have you had a HotWins winner at your location? Print out the poster below to display and encourage other players to play:

HotWins Winner Awareness Poster

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!

Retailer Training Videos

View the videos below to refresh your understanding of retailer responsibilities, selling on the Photon equipment, validating and paying tickets, and financial reporting.

Why should you promote and sell FastPlayTM?

FastPlay is a great game to introduce to your customers as a way to play while they are visiting your venue. You earn money for your store by selling FastPlay and FastPlay Scan-N-Play so why not? Check out the resources on the FastPlay Retailer Resources page! We will continue to update that page with news and resources specifically related to FastPlay.

Retailer Business Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Illinois Lottery retailer!

The Illinois Lottery takes pride in providing an exemplary lottery experience not only for our customers, but for our retail network too. Lottery can provide the ideal selling solution to accommodate your retail needs. And there has never been a better time to become a lottery retailer: the Illinois Lottery is making an unprecedented investment in its retailers, which will drive retail sales and improve the customer experience. From new, easier to use state-of-the-art equipment to innovative new games, the Illinois Lottery will be an asset to your business.

Adding Illinois Lottery to your business creates an additional revenue stream through well-known and well-regarded product lines.

  • Receive 5% commission on all Draw games sales
  • Receive 5% commission on all Instant Ticket sales
  • Receive a 1% commission for all winning ticket redemptions (regardless of purchase location). Retailers can pay up to $599 on winning tickets.
  • Receive 1% commission on jackpot and top prize drawings and scratch games up to $500,000

If this sounds like a great addition to your business, please take a few minutes to fill out the New Business Opportunity Form below. One of our Business Development Representatives will be in contact shortly after form submission.

Also, we encourage you to take a look at the Retailer Application Packet to learn more about becoming an Illinois Lottery retailer today!

Retailer Application for License Renewal

W-9 for Retailers

New Business Opportunity Online Form

Below are training materials related to the Photon terminal to help with any questions or issues you may have with this piece of equipment.

Terminal Manual

Terminal Set-Up Instructions

Quick Reference Guide

Shift Report Quick Reference Guide

Printer & Paper Rolls Guide

Printer Maintenance Guide

Validating & Paying Tickets Guide

Retailer Portal Quick Reference Guide

Download the guides below for more information on how to perform various tasks on the GameStation self-service terminal and troubleshooting tips as well as specifics on the Cashless payment device.

Quick Reference Guide - May 2025

Cashless Quick Reference Guide - September 2024

The below materials are materials related to the draw games that you sell at your venue. Download them to learn more about each game so you can help your customers when they have questions about playing Lottery at your venue.

Lotto How To Play Brochure

Lotto Quick Reference Guide

Lotto Retailer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lotto Player Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Powerball Retailer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Powerball Player Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Pick 4 Cap Change Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Below are various materials regarding Responsible Gaming that you can download and display in your store. Reminder: card individuals who appear to be age 25 or younger.

Reponsible Gaming Guide - English

Responsible Gaming Guide - Spanish

Responsible Gaming Card Under 25 Sign - Color

Responsible Gaming Card Under 25 Sign - Black & White

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