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Mega Millions Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
$1 per game.

Biggest money:
Jackpots start at $12 million and grow to Mega Millions. Plus there are 8 other ways to win (see chart).

Choose:
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 5 unique numbers, 1-56 (White) and 1 additional number 1-46 (Mega Ball). Or, ask for a Quick Pick (automatic selection).

Drawing:
Ask for either Tuesday or Friday's 10:00 p.m. draw, each broadcast live on WGN-TV. Winning numbers are also published in most local newspapers.

WIN!
If the numbers you pick match the drawing numbers, you could be a winner (see chart).

More information on advance tickets and where to check winning numbers, and Official Mega Millions Game Rules.

Lotto Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
$1 for two games.

Bigger money:
Jackpots start at $2 million and grow daily. Plus there are 3 other ways to win (see chart).

Choose:
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 6 unique numbers, 1-52. Or, ask
for a Quick Pick (automatic selection).

Drawing:
Ask for either Monday, Wednesday or Saturday's 9:22 p.m. draw, broadcast live on WGN-TV. Winning numbers are also published in most local newspapers.

WIN!
If the numbers you pick match the drawing numbers, you could be a winner (see chart).

More information on advance tickets, where to check winning numbers, playing by subscription, and Official On-line Game Rules.


Little Lotto Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
$1 per game.

Big money:
Jackpots begin at $100,000 and increase with each rollover. Plus three other ways to win.(see chart).

Choose:
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 5 unique numbers, 1-39. Or, ask for a Quick Pick (automatic selection).

Drawing:
Play seven days a week, Sunday through Saturday. Drawings are at 9:22 p.m. on WGN-TV. Winning numbers are also published in most local newspapers.

WIN!
If the numbers you pick match the drawing numbers, you could be a winner (see chart).

More information on advance tickets, where to check winning numbers, and playing by subscription, and Official On-line Game Rules.

Pick 3 Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
50¢ per game.

Bet type:
9 different ways to win up to $500 (see chart), straight (all 3 balls in order) being the easiest way to play.

Choose:
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 3 numbers, 0-9, in any combination. Or simply tell the cashier your numbers.

Drawing:
Play twice a day (midday or evening) Monday through Saturday or once on Sunday (evening). Midday draws are at 12:40 p.m.; evening draws are at 9:22 p.m. on WGN-TV. Winning numbers are also published in most local newspapers.

WIN!
If the Pick 3 numbers you chose match the drawing numbers in the proper order, you're a winner (see chart).

Click here for info on advance tickets and where to check winning numbers, and Official On-line Game Rules.

Pick 4 Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
50¢ per game.

Bet type:
13 different ways to win up to $5,000 (see chart), straight (all 4 balls in order) being the easiest way to play.

Choose:
Ask for a Play Slip and pick 4 numbers 0-9, any combination. Or simply tell the cashier your numbers.

Drawing:
Play twice a day (midday or evening) Monday through Saturday or once on Sunday (evening). Midday draws are at 12:40 p.m.; evening draws are at 9:22 p.m. on WGN-TV. Winning numbers are also published in most local newspapers.

WIN!
If the Pick 4 numbers you chose match the drawing numbers in the proper order, you're a winner (see chart).

Click here for info on advance tickets and where to check winning numbers, and Official On-line Game Rules.

Pick 'n Play Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
Game cards ranging from $2 to $5 per game. Ticket prices of $2, $3, or $5 (click on the links for further detail on what tickets are available) each.

Best of both worlds:
Pick 'n Play combines the best of both online and instant games!

  1. Just pick one or more play cards.
  2. Take them to the Lottery Counter for activation.
  3. The clerk will scan it and produce a Pick 'n Play ticket with randomly generated numbers, words or symbols (depending on the play cards).
  4. Play the game by applying the numbers, words or symbols from the ticket to the play card, or just simply swipe the ticket through a Check A Ticket scanner to see if you won.

Choose:
Just look for the play cards throughout the store of your favorite Lottery retailer to win up to $100,000!

Discover instantaneously:
Immediately! Just simply swipe the Pick 'n Play ticket through a Check A Ticket scanner to see if you won.

Official On-line Game Rules.

Instant Games Logo

Easy as A-B-C…

Amount:
Ticket prices of $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $15 or $20 (click on the links for further detail on what tickets are available) each.

Big selection:
8 different game play styles and up to 24 unique game designs.

Choose and scratch:
That's all there is to it!

Discover winnings:
Immediately! Prizes up to $600 can be claimed instantly.

Expiration dates and remaining prizes:
We have pages that list game expiration dates and remaining prizes for active instant games

 


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