iLottery Player Wins Second Largest FastPlay Jackpot

CHICAGO, July 27, 2026 – A lucky Illinois iLottery player landed a monumental windfall yesterday, collecting nearly $3.3 million in the FastPlay™ Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game. The winner, who played online, hit an enormous jackpot worth $3,287,514.

This is the second-largest FastPlay jackpot won since the game’s 2020 launch, with the largest being the $5.75 million Ultimate Diamond Jackpot won in November 2024.

Ultimate Diamond Jackpot is a $30 progressive FastPlay game. The jackpot begins at $75,000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won.

The lucky winner has one year from the draw date to claim their prize.

You could be next! FastPlay is a style of lottery games that are quick and easy, and can be played at any time. There are no numbers to pick, no play slip to complete, no scratching, and no waiting for winning numbers. The Illinois Lottery currently offers 38 FastPlay games at various price points and play styles.

Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information or to buy tickets online, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.

FastPlay b-roll, available for the media; download here.

Be Smart, Play Smart^®. Must be 18 or older to play. Game odds available at IllinoisLottery.com.

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About the Illinois Lottery
The Illinois Lottery, founded in 1974, has contributed over $25 billion to the State’s Common School Fund in support of K-12 public education in Illinois since 1985. The Common School Fund is the Illinois Lottery’s primary beneficiary, receiving nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds. The Illinois Lottery also supports various specialty causes as described in the Illinois Lottery Law (20 ILCS 1605/21.4). For more information about the Illinois Lottery and the causes we support, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.