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Play Mega Millions Tonight For a Chance to Win $850 Million

Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021 - This is the first time both Powerball and Mega Millions have had jackpots over $700 million dollars simultaneously.

Southern Illinois Player Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize

Sunday, Jan 17, 2021 - This recent win brings the tally to 2 new millionaires in-state in the past five days, following a $1 million Mega Millions win in Chicago earlier this week.

Powerball Jackpot Is $640 Million Tonight

Saturday, Jan 16, 2021 - If won, tonight’s Powerball jackpot of $640 million would be the fifth largest jackpot in the game’s history and the ninth largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history.

Mega Millions Prize Soars To $750 Million

Friday, Jan 15, 2021 - There is now an estimated $1.39 billion in jackpot prizes to be won across both Mega Millions and Powerball.

Powerball Rolls To $640 Million And Mega Millions Rises To $750 Million

Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 - With the jackpots for both Mega Millions and Powerball rolling, players have a combined $1.39 billion to play for.

$550 Million Powerball Jackpot For Tonight’s Drawing

Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021 - If you’re looking for a way to stay connected with friends and family during these socially-distanced times, you may want to consider a virtual lottery pool.

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $625 Million

Tuesday, Jan 12, 2021 - This is the highest combined jackpot total for Mega Millions and Powerball since October 2018.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $600M For Tomorrow’s Drawing

Monday, Jan 11, 2021 - Look back at the top five Mega Millions jackpots ever won in the U.S.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $470 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

Saturday, Jan 09, 2021 - January has a history of being a lucky month for Powerball players in Illinois, and the top prize remains on the table for the taking!

Mega Millions Jackpot Over Half A Billion Dollars For Tonight’s Drawing

Friday, Jan 08, 2021 - Combined, the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are $980 million and players across the nation are swooping in to be in with a chance to win big.

Jackpots Keep Rolling With Top 10 Highest Prizes Up For The Winning

Thursday, Jan 07, 2021 - Only 3 times prior have the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have simultaneously hit over $400 million.

Combined Jackpots Continue To Climb With Nearly A Billion In Jackpot Prizes

Wednesday, Jan 06, 2021 - This is only the third time ever that both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have simultaneously hit over $400 million.

$857 Million In Prizes Up For Grabs In Record-Making Jackpots

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2021 - With a combined total of $857 million on offer, this is only the third time ever that both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have simultaneously hit over $400 million.

Illinois Lottery Is Giving Away 300 Mega Millions Tickets

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2020 - On Tuesday, Dec. 22, six pizzerias throughout Chicago are distributing free Mega Millions tickets to 300 lucky customers.

Gift Possibility With Illinois Lottery Instants

Monday, Dec 21, 2020 - Illinois Lottery tickets can be gifted in a variety of ways to those 18 years of age and older. They can be used as stocking stuffers, gift tags, gift card substitutes, table setting place cards and even the finishing touch to personalizing a poinsettia.

Powerball and Mega Millions Currently Highest Jackpots In The World

Friday, Dec 18, 2020 - These dueling jackpots have not both been this high since June of 2019, with over half a billion dollars in prizes up for grabs.

Freeport Player Wins $4,780 Pick 4 Prize Playing Nostalgic Numbers

Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020 - The winning ticket was purchased at the winner’s favorite retailer, Mobil gas station, on 1730 S. West St. in Freeport, Illinois.

Fast Play® Friday: Arlington Heights Player Wins $5,000 on Illinois Jackpot

Friday, Dec 11, 2020 - A player purchased the ticket from Red Rooster at 1628 W Northwest Hwy in Arlington Heights but it wasn’t until two days later that he realized what he had purchased.

Illinois Lottery Gives the Gift of Possibility to Teachers For Making This Year Possible

Thursday, Dec 10, 2020 - The holiday wreaths and instant tickets were given as part of the Rockford holiday season kickoff, Stroll on State.

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