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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.

Week of Winners: Over $14 Million Awarded in Illinois This Week

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020 - The largest win this week was a $750,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot won in the Tuesday, Sept. 15 midday drawing.

Week of Winners: Over $10 Million Awarded in Illinois This Week

Friday, Sep 18, 2020 - These winners span the entire state of Illinois with prizes won from all Illinois Lottery jackpot games.

Birth Date Fate Brings Player $2,000 Pick 4 Prize

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 - For one Illinois Lottery player from the South Side of Chicago, her lucky numbers came from her very own birthday.

Illinois Lottery Instant Ticket Funds Homelessness Prevention Programs

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 - The ticket funds the Homelessness Prevention Grant Program, run by the Illinois Department of Human Services, to support prevention and assistance programs across Illinois.

Illinois Lottery Launches Ticket Supporting Alzheimer’s Association Illinois

Friday, Sep 11, 2020 - The new $3 instant ticket, “The End of Alzheimer’s Begins With Me,” is the Illinois Lottery’s first instant ticket to direct 100% of its profits to the Alzheimer's Awareness Fund.

Loves Park Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize and $10,000 Instant Ticket Prize in the Same Week

Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 - When he was driving home from the claim center, he stopped for gas and decided to also buy tickets for some of his favorite jackpot games at Loves Park Mobil, 6224 N. 2nd St.

Naperville Player’s Road to Riches With Route 66 Instant Ticket Win

Wednesday, Sep 02, 2020 - The Naperville, Illinois resident initially thought she’d won $500 but soon realized the prize was much larger.

Week of Winners: Over $6 Million Awarded in Illinois This Week

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 - The largest wins of this week were two $50,000 Powerball prizes, both won during the Saturday, August 29 drawing.

Week of Winners: Over $11 Million Awarded in Illinois This Week

Thursday, Aug 27, 2020 - These winners span the entire state of Illinois and include prizes won from all Illinois Lottery jackpot games.

Grandparents’ Anniversary Brings Back-To-Back Wins for Lisle Lottery Player

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2020 - One week before July 16, the date of her grandparents’ anniversary, the player decided to buy a ticket to celebrate that date.

Daughters’ Birthdays Brings Prizes to Pick 4 Player

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020 - A player bought a winning ticket at his favorite retailer, EZ Pantry, located at 8208 W. Oakton in Niles, Illinois.