Have Fun & Support Causes with the Illinois Lottery
Throughout the year, we host events and pop up at some of your favorite spots all over Illinois! Depending on the event, you could snag unique giveaways, win incredible prizes, play fun games, or benefit important causes. Make sure to check back here, as well as follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X so you never miss out on the fun and can see the Proof that Anything's Possible®!
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St. Patrick’s Day 2026!
Ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? The Illinois Lottery will be appearing in two parades throughout the state and hosting events to give you a chance to win your own pot o’ gold! Score giveaways, take a chance to win a prize, or take your shot at getting a free cup of Joe.* See you there!
*While supplies last. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets or engage with the Illinois Lottery.
Parades & Coffee Shop Event:
- Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT — Parade route from Columbus Dr. / Balbo Dr. to Columbus Dr. / Monroe St.
- Amorino coffee shop event: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CT — Amorino, 38 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60603
Peoria St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT — Parade route from Monroe St. / Hancock St. to Adams St. / Main St.
The 50th Anniversary Retail Tour
- Lucky Mart: Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT — 2900 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL 60652
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The HotWins® Dollar Days of $ummer Event
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT
Plaza of the Americas, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
The Illinois Lottery is bringing the heat with our HotWins® event in Chicago! Visit us to play our GIANT game, take a chance at scoring a piece of the up to $25,000 worth of prizes, hit up the HotWins lounge to purchase a play, and more!* Be sure to stop by and get ready for some HOT fun.
*While supplies last. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets or engage with the Illinois Lottery. See Official Rules, which govern, for complete details.
Illinois Goes Big: Summer 2026!
Kick off summer of 2026 with the Illinois Lottery! We’ll be at select events, helping to make your summer a memorable one. Each event set-up will be different; for example, we may be selling Illinois Lottery tickets, giving you a chance to win prizes, or offering a photo booth experience.* Be sure to visit us if you happen to be at any of these events!
*While supplies last. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets or engage with the Illinois Lottery.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM CT and Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM CT
221 W. Main, Collinsville, IL 62234
Wednesday, July 8 - Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM CT
Grant Park (at the corner of E. Jackson Dr. & S. Columbus Dr.) Chicago, IL 60602
Enjoy all of the big tastes of Chicago in one place! Before or after satisfying your food cravings, visit the Illinois Lottery Booth at the Taste of Chicago to purchase tickets for your favorite lottery games! Also, see below for dates on which eligible players could participate in the Giant Dice Roll Promotion, while also sharing your photos! See Official Rules, which govern, for complete details.
Giant Dice Roll: Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM CT
- Purchase any lottery ticket at the Illinois Lottery Booth at the Taste of Chicago and receive a turn at the Giant Dice Roll for a chance to win.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Jackson Park - near 63rd St. and Hayes Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
Friday, July 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT, Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT, and Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Pilsen - near W. Cermak Rd. and S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Chinatown - near S. Wentworth Ave. and W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM CT
Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62706 (On Illinois Avenue between Oldani Lane and Corn Dog Lane)
Visit the Illinois Lottery Booth at the Illinois State Fair to purchase your favorite lottery games! Also, see below for dates on which eligible players could participate in the Giant Dice Roll, while also sharing your photos! See Official Rules, which govern, for complete details.
Giant Dice Roll: Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM CT
Purchase any lottery ticket at the Illinois Lottery Booth at the State Fair and receive a turn at the Giant Dice Roll for a chance to win.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT and Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Fairview Park - 1035 W. McCord St., Centralia, IL 62801
Saturday, September 5 - Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Copernicus Center - 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630
Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race Weekend
Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT and Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
Worldwide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL 62060
Visit the Illinois Lottery Booth at the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race Weekend to purchase your favorite lottery games! Also, see below for dates on which eligible players could participate in the Giant Dice Roll, while also sharing your photos! See Official Rules, which govern, for complete details.
Giant Dice Roll: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT and Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
- Purchase any lottery ticket at the Illinois Lottery Booth at the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race Weekend and receive a turn at the Giant Dice Roll for a chance to win.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kennedy-King College - 6401 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Jones Park - 2920 Argonne Dr., East St. Louis, IL
Khaki Jacks
Monday, June 29, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
7221 N Allen Rd., Peoria, IL 61614
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Khaki Jacks and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Castaways Bar & Grill
Monday, June 29, 2026 7:30 - 9:30 PM CT
1707 N. 4th St., Chillicothe, IL 61523
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Castaways Bar & Grill and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Athens Corner Pub
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
100 N. Main St., Athens, IL 62613
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Athens Corner Pub and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enter our HotWins Promotion and enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up! See Official Rules, which govern, for complete details.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 5:30 - 7:30 PM CT
9630 S. Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Black Oak Tavern and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Demma’s Bar & Grill
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 9:00 - 11:00 PM CT
5805 W. 87th St.., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Demma’s Bar & Grill and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Crazy Dog Saloon
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
111 Cantrall St., Cantrall, IL 62625
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Crazy Dog Saloon and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
RETAIL EVENTS
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