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$950,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Friday, Jan 18, 2019 - A gas station in Blue Island sold a $950,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, January 18, midday drawing. Read the full release for more info.

ILLINOIS LOTTERY CELEBRATES 55 LUCKY PLAYERS WHO WON PRIZES OF $1 MILLION OR MORE IN 2018

Thursday, Jan 17, 2019 - Fifty-five players claimed an Illinois Lottery prize of at least $1 million in 2018, including one prize of $22.5 million. Read the full release for more info.

Westchester, Sterling Players Share $250,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot!

Wednesday, Jan 09, 2019 - A liquor store in Westchester and a gas station in Sterling each sold winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets in the Wednesday, January 9, midday drawing.

$100,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Jan 07, 2019 - A convenience store in Evergreen Park sold a $100,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, January 7, midday drawing. Read the full release for more info.

Decatur Resident Wins $100,000 Holiday Magic Lottery Prize!

Thursday, Dec 20, 2018 - Read this story about Decatur resident who won a $100,000 Holiday Magic Lottery Prize with the Illinois Lottery after playing the lottery for 20 years.

$1,350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018 - A deli in Indian Head Park, IL sold a $1,350,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Tuesday, December 18, midday drawing. Read the full release for more info.

$900,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2018 - A gas station in Princeton, IL sold a $900,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Wednesday, December 5, midday drawing. Read the full release for more info.

$22,500,000 Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Dec 03, 2018 - A gas station in Prospect Heights, IL sold a $22,500,000 winning Lotto ticket in the Saturday, December 1, drawing. Read the full release for more info.

ILLINOIS LOTTERY ENCOURAGES RESPONSIBLE PLAY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Monday, Nov 19, 2018 - This holiday season, the Illinois Lottery teams up with lotteries in the U.S. and abroad to take part in the Holiday Lottery Responsible Gaming Campaign.

Illinois Lottery Reports Record-Breaking Sales for October

Monday, Nov 19, 2018 - Illinois Lottery officials today announced that sales for October 2018 were the highest monthly sales in the department’s history at $345,128,919.

$350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Nov 12, 2018 - A convenience store in Champaign, IL sold a $350,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, November 12, midday drawing.

GIVE THE GIFT THEY WISH FOR – NEW ILLINOIS LOTTERY CAMPAIGN GOES FOR THE HEART

Monday, Nov 12, 2018 - The Illinois Lottery is focusing on the joy of thoughtful giving in its new holiday marketing campaign that includes nearly 300 pieces of content.

$650,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Nov 05, 2018 - A liquor store in Morton Grove, IL sold a $650,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, November 2, evening drawing.

Illinois Lottery Launches 2018 ‘Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure’ Instant Ticket

Friday, Oct 05, 2018 - On a mission to decrease that number and save lives, the Illinois Lottery and Department of Public Health unveil the 2018 Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure.

$700,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Oct 01, 2018 - A grocery store in Chicago sold a $700,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Saturday, September 29, evening drawing.

$350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Sep 17, 2018 - A gas station in Rockford sold a $350,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Sunday, September 16, evening drawing.

Brighton, Chicago Players Share $400,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot!

Friday, Sep 14, 2018 - A gift shop in Chicago and a gas station in Brighton each sold winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets in the Thursday, September 13, evening drawing.

$450,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Monday, Sep 10, 2018 - A gas station in Chicago sold a $450,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, September 10, midday drawing.

$500,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won!

Thursday, Sep 06, 2018 - A gas station in Chicago sold a $500,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Thursday, September 6, midday drawing.

5X, 10X®, 25X, 50X and 100X Instant Tickets Multiply Illinois Lottery Prizes

Wednesday, Sep 05, 2018 - Illinois Lottery players now have the chance to multiply their winnings by five, 10, 25, 50, or 100 with new Multiplier Instant Tickets.