Playing the Illinois Lottery gives you a chance to dream big while supporting communities across Illinois.
- Approximately 21 cents of every dollar spent on the lottery funds public education and other special causes.
- Since 1985, the Illinois Lottery has contributed more than $26.5 billion in revenue to the State of Illinois.
To learn more about how the Illinois Lottery supports education, visit Funding Education.
*Data from FY26, July 2025-June 2026