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Illinois Lottery Player Scores $250,000 On A Scratch-Off Ticket In Springfield

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player had a stroke of luck when they spent $10 on a scratch-off ticket and won the top prize of $250,000.

An Illinois Lottery Player Is $777,777 Richer From A 777 Jackpot Scratch-Off Ticket Bought In Des Plaines

Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 - Someone hit the Jackpot when they turned $10 into $777,777, by winning the top prize on a 777 Jackpot Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Mitchell: Huge News For A Tiny Town

Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 - A tiny town in Illinois just got some huge news. An Illinois Lottery retailer in Mitchell is celebrating big after selling a $1 winning million Mega Millions ticket.

$720,000 Payday For Illinois Lottery Fast Play Twenty 20s Online Player

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 - Even with the below-freezing temperatures, one Illinois iLottery player is feeling flushed, or at least flush with cash, after winning a Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot of $721,388 over the weekend.

$6 Million Winning Illinois Lottery Ticket Was Sold In Lincolnwood

Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 - “New Year New Me” might just be the case for one Illinois Lottery player after winning a jaw-dropping $3,600,000 on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.

An Illinois iLottery Player Is $600,000 Richer After Winning Fast Play Illinois Super Jackpot

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 - An Illinois iLottery player recently did not turn into a pumpkin - instead, just after midnight on Monday, January 8, the online player won $607,328 on Fast Play Illinois Super Jackpot.

$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Purchased In Arlington Heights

Tuesday, Jan 09, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player has been crowned the first Lotto millionaire of the year! 

Lucky Illinois Lottery Player Wins $500,000 on Powerball at a Jewel on Chicago’s South Side

Friday, Jan 05, 2024 - While no one won Wednesday night’s $20 million Powerball jackpot, one lucky Illinois Lottery player woke up Thursday feeling like half a million dollars after winning that amount in the Powerball drawing.

Illinois iLottery Player Kicks Off The New Year $580,000 Richer After Winning Fast Play Twenty 20s Jackpot

Thursday, Jan 04, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player struck gold on New Years Eve playing Fast Play Twenty 20s online, and winning the jackpot prize of $583,264.

Two $425,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Tickets Sold In Chicago Suburbs

Wednesday, Jan 03, 2024 - Two Illinois Lottery players rang in the New Year $425,000 richer after winning the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize.

An Illinois Lottery Player Wins $777,777 On A Scratch-Off Ticket In Chicago

Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 - Is 7 your lucky number? It certainly was for one Illinois Lottery player who hit it big on a 777 Jackpot scratch-off ticket, winning the top prize of $777,777.

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $760 Million For Saturday Night's Drawing

Friday, Dec 29, 2023 - Someone could finish off 2023 by winning a hefty Powerball jackpot.

Christmas Comes Early For Two Illinois Lottery Players After Scratching $10 Million Instant Game

Sunday, Dec 24, 2023 - It’s going to be a very merry Christmas for two lucky Illinois Lottery scratchers. That’s because they both won $1 million each playing the newly launched Instant Ticket game, $10 million.

Powerball Rolls Into Christmas Weekend With A $620 Million Jackpot

Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 - The Powerball jackpot continues to soar, giving Illinois Lottery players another chance to unwrap a multi-million dollar present this weekend.

An Illinois iLottery Player Celebrates The Holidays $880,000 Richer After Playing Fast Play Twenty 20s

Friday, Dec 22, 2023 - This holiday will most definitely be a very jolly one for an Illinois iLottery player after playing Fast Play Twenty 20s online and winning the jackpot prize – a whopping $880,164.

$5 Scratch-Off Ticket Turns Into a $400,000 Payday

Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 - An Illinois Lottery player received an early Holiday surprise. While shopping for groceries, the lucky player purchased a $5 Gold Standard Instant Ticket that turned into a $400,000 payday.

Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $572 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023 - Illinois Lottery players have a chance to become a multi-millionaire this holiday as the Powerball jackpot jumps to $572 million for tonight’s drawing.

Check Your Illinois Lottery Tickets – Over $4 Million In Prizes Remain Unclaimed

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023 - The Illinois Lottery is encouraging anyone who could use some extra holiday cash to check their old lottery tickets. There are currently over $4.3 million worth of unclaimed Lucky Day Lotto and Powerball tickets in Illinois – two of which will expire in the first half of 2024.

An Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million On A Holiday Scratch-Off Ticket In Spring Valley

Monday, Dec 11, 2023 - December is here and the holidays are near. However, no one’s merrier than the Illinois Lottery player who just won $1 million on a Merry Multiplier scratch-off ticket.

$650,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Niles

Monday, Dec 11, 2023 - It’s the busiest time of the year for shopping malls as people gear up for the holiday season. While out shopping for gifts, one lucky Illinois Lottery player purchased a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket that turned out to be worth $650,000 at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles.