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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.

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Thursday, Dec 10, 2020

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.

Birthday Present Brings $250,000 To Park Forest Lottery Player

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2020 - The winning ticket was purchased at a local Jewel Food Store located at 4729 N. Central Avenue in Chicago.

Fast Play® Friday: Parkview Chicago Player Brings Home $1,000 for the Holidays

Friday, Dec 04, 2020 - The player made a stop at a favorite convenience store, Parkview Mini Mart at 3647 W 83rd Pl in Chicago, and grabbed a Fast Play game—Piggy Bank Bucks.

Cats Bring Good Luck to Illinois Lottery Player

Wednesday, Dec 02, 2020 - the winner has been a regular player of the Illinois Lottery over the past 10 years or so and says that Pick 3 and Pick 4 are her favorite games to play.

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.