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St. Patrick’s Day Raffle Produces 9,253 Winning Tickets, Including Three $1 Million Winners! $1 million tickets sold in DuPage, Sangamon counties

Monday, Mar 19, 2018 - The “luck of the Irish” rubbed off on 9,253 St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle ticket holders, including three who won top prizes of $1 million.

Kane Resident Wins $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018 - Kane resident discovered he won $550,000 playing Lucky Day Lotto in the Friday, February 9, evening drawing.

Illinois Lottery Launches 2018 ‘MS Project’ Instant Game

Monday, Mar 12, 2018 - The Illinois Lottery unveiled a new version of The MS Project instant game. Proceeds help pay for research aimed at finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

Illinois Lottery’s St. Patrick’s Day Raffle On Sale Now!

Thursday, Mar 08, 2018 - The Illinois Lottery’s St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle has returned available to purchase at nearly 8,000 retailers throughout the state.

Colona Resident Wins $28,500 Illinois Lottery Prize

Monday, Mar 05, 2018 - Colona resident instantly won a $28,552 prize when she scratched a $20,000 Taxes Paid ticket.

Yorkville Resident Wins $1,000,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Monday, Mar 05, 2018 - Yorkville resident instantly won a $1,000,000 prize when he scratched a Million $$ Match ticket.

Rockford Resident Wins $250,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Thursday, Mar 01, 2018 - A resident of Rockford scratched a Black Ice 7s ticket and instantly won a $250,000 top prize.

Abingdon Resident Wins $75,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Monday, Feb 26, 2018 - A resident of Abingdon instantly won a $75,000 prize when he scratched an Ultimate Crossword ticket.

Joliet Resident Wins $4,000,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Thursday, Feb 15, 2018 - A Joliet resident instantly won $4,000,000 when he scratched a 100X The Money ticket.

Chicago Resident Wins $4,000,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018 - A resident of Chicago instantly won $4,000,000 when he scratched a Fabulous Fortune ticket.

Indian Head Park Resident Wins $2,000,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018 - An Indian Head Park resident instantly won $2,000,000 when he scratched a Multi-Millionaire ticket.

Chicago Resident Wins $950,000 Jackpot

Thursday, Jan 18, 2018 - A recent retiree of Chicago won a $950,000 jackpot when his Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched numbers in the Thursday, November 30, 2017, midday drawing.

Kankakee Resident Wins $4,000,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018 - A Kankakee resident instantly won $4,000,000 when he scratched a 100X The Money ticket.

Channahon Family’s Dreams Come True with $1,300,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

Tuesday, Jan 02, 2018 - A Channahon resident won $1,300,000 when his Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched all five numbers in the Wednesday, December 20, evening drawing.

2018 Illinois Lottery Press Release Archive

Monday, Jan 01, 2018 - Download our archive of 2018 Press Releases to view all of the Illinois Lottery's press releases from 2018.

2017 Illinois Lottery Press Release Archive

Sunday, Jan 01, 2017 - Download our archive of 2017 Press Releases to view all of the Illinois Lottery's press releases from 2017.

2016 Illinois Lottery Press Release Archive

Friday, Jan 01, 2016 - Download our archive of 2016 Press Releases to view all of the Illinois Lottery's press releases from 2016.