WARNING!
The following dances are designed solely for performance while in the grip of "Oh-my-gosh-I-just-won-the-Lottery" euphoria. Do not attempt otherwise.

THE BASICS
People celebrate winning the Illinois Lottery in all kinds of ways. Some winners break out into song, while others hug complete strangers. Some folks even express their good luck by shouting from the rooftops. But most often, at the moment when winners realize that they've really done it, they start dancing for joy.

This at-a-glance guide show you how to play each of the Illinois Lottery's most popular games. For each game , we've also provided step-by-step instructions for a victory dance. Now you'll know just how to shake your stuff after hitting it big.

THE DETAILS

Advance Tickets

• Ask the cashier for a "Multi-Draw" for advance Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto and Little Lotto tickets for Up to 15 consecutive drawings.
  
  
• Ask the cashier for Pick 3 and Pick 4 tickets for up to 7 consecutive drawings.

Subscriptions

• Illinois residents can play 13, 26 or 52 consecutive weeks of Mega Millions, Lotto or Little Lotto in advance from home.
  
  
• Call 800.PLAY.LOTTO (800.752.9568)
  Monday-Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  
  
• Pay with MasterCard® or VISA® or debit cards.
  
  
• A confirmation of your numbers and the date that your games started will be mailed to you.
  
  
• We'll even check your numbers for you. If you win, we'll automatically mail your check and notify you by telephone of you hit the big jackpot.
  
  
• For more information on subscriptions please click here.

Where to Check Your Lottery Numbers:

1. Tune into WGN-TV or WBBM (Radio 780 AM) for the following games and times:
   • Powerball: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:59 p.m.
   • Mega Millions: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 p.m.
   • Lotto: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:22 p.m.
   • Little Lotto: Monday through Sunday(seven days a week) at 9:22 p.m.
   • Pick 3/Pick 4: Monday through Sunday(seven days a week) at 12:40 and 9:22 p.m.
2. Your local Lottery retailer can generate a winning number list
3. Call 800-252-1775 or 217-557-6493
4. Log on to our Numbers page
5. Published in most major Illinois newspapers the following day

Note: During certain baseball games broadcast on WGN TV, the Lottery drawing will not be broadcast live. On these dates, the winning numbers will be graphically displayed during the ball game and again during the news. Please see the WGN broadcast schedule that reflects which games might be effected:

• Cubs WGN Broadcast Schedule (PDF)
• White Sox WGN Broadcast Schedule (PDF)

THE GAMES

1. Powerball
   "Power Play Rave" A New Dance in Town
   
   
2. Mega Millions
   "Giant Jackpot" Jump-and-Shout
   
   
3. Lotto
   "The Original" Big-Money Boogie
   
   
4. Little Lotto
   "Join The Party" Conga Line
   
   
5. Pick 4
   "Quick and Easy" Steppin'
   
   
6. Pick 3
   "Quick and Easy" Steppin'
   
   
7. Instants
   "Lovin' These Odds" Freestyle
   
   
   • Game Expiration Dates
   • Remaining Prizes for active instant games
     

WHEN YOU WIN

• Click here for more information on how to claim your prize!

THE RULES

• Powerball Rules
• Mega Millions Rules
  
• Rules for Lotto, Little Lotto, Pick 3 and Pick 4

The information contained on these pages is believed to be accurate. The Illinois Lottery, however, reserves the right to correct any errors.

If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).