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Holiday Fun Instant Brings Belmont-Cragin Player $250,000 Prize

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 - The winning ticket was sold at Jimenez Fresh Market at 5530 W. Belmont Ave. in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago.

An Instant Ticket is Not a Kids’ Game

Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020 - Instant tickets can serve as a fun and festive present for adults. For instance, players enjoy giving tickets hidden in cookie tins, paired with cozy pajamas, made into decorative wreaths or used as gift tags.

Fast Play® Friday: Midday Decision Brings Brighton Park Player $2,500 Prize

Friday, Nov 20, 2020 - The winning ticket was purchased at Snappy Convenience #5 on 2477 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago.

$1 Million Illinois Lottery Prize Remains Unclaimed

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020 - Nearly one year ago, a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was purchased at Berwyn Fruit Market located at 3811 S Harlem Ave.

Fast Play® Friday: Retired Chicago Firefighter Celebrates Birthday With Illinois Jackpot Prize

Friday, Nov 13, 2020 - The winning ticket was sold at the player's go-to Shell gas station, located at 5900 W Touhy Ave. in Niles, Illinois.

Friday the 13th Proves ‘Lucky’ for Lottery Players

Thursday, Nov 12, 2020 - In the past 12 years, seven different Mega Millions jackpots have been won around the country on - you guessed it - Friday the 13th.

Blue Island Player Wins $250,000 with Sapphire 7’s Scratcher

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020 - The winning ticket was purchased at the player's favorite retailer, the BP gas station at 12701 S. Paulina in Calumet Park.

Fast Play® Friday: Illinois Player Claims $10,000 Lottery Prize on First Try

Friday, Nov 06, 2020 - The winning ticket was sold at Family Food Mart at 810 N. Front Street in McHenry, Illinois.

South Elgin Player Cashes $50,000 Jackpot Instant Ticket Prize

Wednesday, Nov 04, 2020 - This winning ticket was purchased at Conway Tobacco at 1155 W. Spring Street in South Elgin.

Fast Play® Friday: Chicago Player Wins $28,635 Illinois Jackpot Prize

Friday, Oct 30, 2020 - The winning ticket was sold at a local Chicago convenience store, Sam Food Mart at 1438 W 103rd St.

Illinois Lottery Player Celebrates Win in Record-Breaking Month

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020 - The winning continued into October, with Pick players already taking home more than $35 million in prizes.

Illinois Lottery Campaigns Win 2020 Golden Trumpet Awards

Thursday, Oct 22, 2020 - Three Illinois Lottery campaigns recently won four Golden Trumpet Awards, including “Best of Show,” from the Publicity Club of Chicago.

Fast Play® Friday: Piggy Bank Bucks Brings $1,000 Win to Burbank Player

Friday, Oct 16, 2020 - The winning Fast Play ticket was purchased in her neighborhood at her local lucky retailer, 7-Eleven, located at 5560 W. 87th Street in Burbank, Illinois.

Illinois Lottery Launches 2020 Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure

Thursday, Oct 15, 2020 - 100% of the profits from this instant ticket support medical research and breast cancer awareness, education and support for those affected by the disease across the state.

Metra Conductor Wins $1,000 Prize On Ultimate Millions Instant Ticket

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020 - The player bought a ticket at Paul and Bill’s Mobil gas station located at 300 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Illinois.

Illinois Jackpot Brings Home $20,861 Prize for Virden Resident

Friday, Oct 09, 2020 - While stopping in at her favorite retailer, the player noticed the new Illinois Lottery game and decided to purchase a Fast Play Illinois Jackpot ticket.

Chicago Public Library Clerk Wins $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Prize Online

Wednesday, Oct 07, 2020 - The Chicago player, a clerk at the Chicago Public Library, won using Quick Pick numbers on the Wednesday, Sept. 2 Lucky Day Lotto evening drawing.

Illinois Lottery Celebrates First Fast Play Friday

Friday, Oct 02, 2020 - In the first five days of Fast Play, players across the state won more than $518,000.

The Illinois Lottery Introduces Fast Play, the Newest Way To Play

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020 - Fast Play is a quick and easy draw game that gives players a chance to win prizes at the point of purchase without picking numbers, completing play slips, scratching or waiting for draw results.

Spring Grove Man Celebrates Double Win with Platinum Diamond Spectacular

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020 - The player bought the winning ticket at Spring Grove Marathon, 21725 Morning Dove Court, in Kildeer.