1. Mega Millions
   
   • Nine ways to win from $2 up to mega millions.
     
   • Just pick your lucky numbers and watch, listen or read the drawing results twice a week.
     
   • $1 per game.
2. Lotto
   
   • Four ways to win from $3 to over $2 million.
     
   • Drawings three times a week.
     
   • $1 for two games.
3. Little Lotto
   
   • Starting Jackpots of $100,000 that grow with each rollover.
     
   • Seven drawings per week.
     
   • Overall odds of winning a prize is 1 to 9
     
   • $1 per game.
4. Pick 3/Pick 4
   
   • Several ways to wager and win up to $500 for Pick 3 and $5,000 for Pick 4.
     
   • Two drawings a day, six days a week, one drawing on Sunday.
     
   • Minimum 50¢ per game.
5. Pick'n Play
   • A new way to play!
     
   • Pick a play card.
   • Cashier will scan it and give you a ticket.
   • Match your play card and ticket to WIN!
     
   • Ticket price starts at $2.
6. Instants
   
   • Several ways to win up to a million dollars or more - Instantly!
     
   • Several different game play styles, each with simple instructions on the game card.
     
   • Ticket price starts at $1.

THE BASICS
You don't have to be good with numbers to play the Lottery. It's easy and fun. A quick glance at this easy-to-follow guide will teach you the ins-and-outs of Illinois Lottery Games. Specialize in one game or play them all. Just remember, you must be 18 years or older to play.

THE PLAY SLIP

1. Select a play slip for the game you want to play: Mega Millions, Lotto, Little Lotto, Pick 3 or Pick 4 (Instant games don't need a play slip.)
   
2. Pick your numbers by filling in the boxes with a blue or black ball-point pen only. The number of boxes you fill in will depend on which game you're playing. If you mark a panel in error there's no need to start over with a new play slip - simply mark the VOID box for that game.
   
3. How much does it cost? Each game can be played for only a buck. Pick 3 and Pick 4 can be played for 50¢.
   
4. Hand it to the retailer behind the counter.
   
5. The retailer will simply enter your selections and give you your game ticket(s).
   
6. Before you leave, check to make sure the retailer gave you the correct numbers. No refunds will be given for tickets printed incorrectly, except on Pick 3 or Pick 4, so check twice.
   
7. Remember, if you want to play the same numbers, you can use your play slip over again.

IN A HURRY?
Ask for an automatic "Quick Pick," instead of a Play Slip. The computer randomly selects the numbers for you.

IF YOU WIN
Prizes up to $600
Simply head to any Lottery retailer and collect cash on the spot!

IF YOU WIN
Prizes over $600 but less than $1 million
You have 2 choices:

1. Have your ticket validated, fill out a claim form at any Illinois Lottery retailer and mail the form in. Receive your check, less any taxes, in 3 to 5 weeks.

2. You can also visit one of the following "Check-Writing Centers" to receive winnings, less any taxes, up to $25,000 immediately. For prizes over $25,000, the Check Writing Centers can mail your claim form for you.

   

IF YOU WIN
Prizes of $1 million or more
Call the Lottery's Claims Office at 217-524-5150 for instructions.

Reminder! When you visit a Check Writing Center to file a claim, you need to bring a photo ID, AND some means of verifying your Social Security Number

James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 312/793-2385 8:30am-4:30pm	Regional Office 1, 2, & 6 9511 Harrison St Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 847/294-4851 8:30am-4:30pm	Regional Office 3 200 S Wyman Rockford, IL 61101 815/987-7018 8:30am-4:30pm
Regional Office 4 15 Executive Drive Suite 1 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618/624-8670 8:30am-4:30pm		Regional Office 5 & Lottery Central Department of Revenue Willard Ice Building 101 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62702 Region 5 Telephone: 217/524-5246 Lottery Central/Player Hotline Telephone: 217/524-5155 or 1-800/252-1775 8:30am-4:30pm

WHERE TO CHECK YOUR LOTTERY NUMBERS:

1. Tune into WGN-TV or WBBM (Radio 780 AM) for the following games and times:
   • Mega Millions: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 p.m.
   • Lotto: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:22 p.m.
   • Little Lotto: Sunday through Saturday(seven days a week) at 9:22 p.m.
   • Pick 3/Pick 4: Monday through Saturday at 12:40 and 9:22 p.m. Sunday at 9:22 p.m.
2. Your local Lottery retailer can generate a winning number list
3. Call 800-252-1775 (in Illinois) or 217-524-5156 (outside Illinois)
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)

ADVANCE TICKETS
Buy Mega Millions, Lotto and Little Lotto tickets in advance by asking for a "Multi-Draw." Tickets are available for up to 15 consecutive drawings. Pick 3 and Pick 4 tickets may be purchased up to seven draws in advance.

SUBSCRIPTION
You can play 13, 26 or 52 consecutive weeks of Lotto or Little Lotto in advance from the convenience of your home by calling 800-PLAY-LOTTO (800-752-9568). Call Monday-Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Pay with MasterCard® or VISA®. A confirmation of your numbers and the date that your games started will be mailed to you within two weeks. We'll even check your numbers for you, and if you win, we'll automatically mail your check to you. More information on subscriptions.
Lottery subscribers must be Illinois residents.

WHERE DO THE LOTTERY PROFITS GO?
By law, profits from all regular Lottery games are deposited into the state's Common School Fund supporting kindergarten through 12th grade public education. Illinois students and schoolrooms receive nearly $623 million per year in Lottery revenue - about 9.6% of the state's annual contribution to K-12 education. From chalk to computer labs, the dollars you don't win back are going toward a winning cause.

The Illinois Lottery is additionally mandated to conduct lottery games to benefit specific causes. Through June 30, 2007, the Lottery has transferred $4.3 million to the Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Memorial Fund to support breast cancer awareness programs and $3.4 million to the Veterans Assistance Fund to support programs for the benefit of Illinois military veterans. For more inforamtion please click here.

If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-252-1775 for assistance.