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Celebrate National Lottery Day With The Illinois Lottery On July 17

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 - July 17 marks National Lottery Day, a time to celebrate lotteries across North America and recognize the positive impact they have on the communities they serve—from funding public education and supporting local businesses to investing in meaningful causes that benefit residents statewide.

Catch The Heat: Win Your Share Of $25,000 At The Illinois Lottery’s Hotwins® Dollar Days Of $ummer Event

Monday, Jun 29, 2026 - The Illinois Lottery is bringing the heat to downtown Chicago this week with “HotWins Dollar Days of $ummer,” a high-energy, interactive event celebrating the launch of its newest game, HotWins®.

Chicagoland Man Claims $1.3 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot

Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 - There’s no better way to kick off summer than with a million-dollar payday.

$1.3 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold In Oswego

Friday, Jun 12, 2026 - If you purchased a Lucky Day Lotto® ticket in Oswego yesterday, you might want to check your numbers—you could be the state’s newest millionaire.

Western Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - A western Illinois woman is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize on Powerball®.

Two Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Winners Hit Big In Illinois

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - If you purchased a Lucky Day Lotto® ticket for one of yesterday’s drawings, you might want to check your numbers — two jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Illinois, including one worth $500,000.

Metro-East Woman Wins $1 Million On $10 Scratch-Off Bought At Favorite Local Store

Friday, May 15, 2026 - Cynthia of Granite City, Illinois, became the latest Illinois Lottery millionaire after winning the $1,000,000 top prize on a $10 Money Match scratch-off ticket purchased at her favorite local store.

Island Lake Man Scores $1 Million Grand Prize On $50 Scratch-Off Ticket

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - A quick stop at a local retailer turned into a million-dollar moment for Jerry of Island Lake, Illinois. Jerry won the $1,000,000 grand prize playing the Illinois Lottery’s Millionaire Club scratch-off ticket.

Winning $1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Southwest Chicago

Friday, May 08, 2026 - If you purchased a Lotto® ticket in Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood, you might want to check your numbers — you could be the state’s newest millionaire.

Second-Choice Scratch-Off Ticket Turns Into $1 Million Win For Northwest Chicagoland Player

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 - A Northwest Chicagoland resident is celebrating a life-changing win after a $50 scratch-off ticket—purchased on a whim—turned into a $1 million prize.

Pick 4 Draw Delivers Quad 7s; Thousands Of Illinois Lottery Players Share More Than $7 Million in Prizes

Monday, May 04, 2026 - If seven is your lucky number and you played Pick 4 yesterday, it’s time to check your ticket — you could be among the thousands of Illinois Lottery players who won a share of more than $7.1 million in total prizes.

Illinois Lottery Players Score Big In Wednesday Night Powerball Drawing

Friday, May 01, 2026 - While two fortunate Powerball® players in Indiana and Kansas matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing to split a whopping $143 million jackpot, several Illinois Lottery players are also celebrating major wins.

Cook County Friends Claim $750,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot

Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 - Two friends from Cook County are celebrating after claiming a $750,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot.

Dupage County Resident Hits $1 Million Jackpot On $50 Instant Ticket From Favorite Store

Friday, Apr 24, 2026 - A lucky DuPage County resident is now officially a member of the millionaire club after claiming the $1 million top prize from the Illinois Lottery’s aptly named Millionaire Club Instant Ticket.

Chicago Suburbs Best Friends Score Nearly $520,000 Fastplay Jackpot

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 - What began as a typical hangout between best friends Joseph and Bryan of Downers Grove turned into an unforgettable night when they scored a $518,309 jackpot while playing FastPlay™ Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery’s iLottery platform.

Southwest Chicagoland Man Claims $1 Million Top Prize On $50 Scratch-Off — Credits Late Father

Monday, Apr 13, 2026 - A Palos Hills resident is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket inspired by the memory of his late father. John, who goes by the nickname ‘Music Man,’ claimed a $1 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s Millionaire Club Instant Ticket.

A Blessing From Mom: Southern Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Family Numbers

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026 - A set of numbers passed down from mother to daughter — and one lucky online Lotto® ticket — turned a Southern Illinois Lottery player into a millionaire overnight.

Rockford Area Man Claims $1 Million Top Prize On Favorite $25 Scratch-Off

Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 - A Rockford-area man is still in disbelief after winning a $1 million top prize on his favorite Illinois Lottery scratch-off, the $25 $1,000,000 Crossword 50X ticket.

$1.05 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold In Northern Illinois

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 - If you purchased a Lucky Day Lotto® ticket in Northern Illinois yesterday, you might want to check your numbers—you could be the state’s newest millionaire.

Illinois Mother Wins $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Using Children's Birthdays

Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 - An Illinois iLottery player is celebrating a big win after a casual at-home play landed her an $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto® jackpot.