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High School Sweethearts Win $2.66 Million Fast Play Jackpot With Illinois Lottery App

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 - An Illinois iLottery player was shocked to discover he won a $2.66 million jackpot prize on his Lottery app with the Fast Play game Ultimate Diamond Jackpot.

Illinois Lottery Awards Its First Multi-Millionaire Of The Year

Saturday, Jan 04, 2025 - An Illinois Lottery player is starting off the new year strong. No, not with a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym. The lucky player won a life-changing $10,000,000 top prize with the Illinois Lottery’s scratch-off game $10 Million.

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2.6 Million Prize With Fast Play Game Just Before Ringing In The New Year

Friday, Jan 03, 2025 - Just before the ball dropped on New Year's Eve, an Illinois iLottery player snagged a $2,661,339 jackpot playing Fast Play Ultimate Diamond Jackpot on the Illinois Lottery app.

$1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Melrose Park Grocery Store

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 - Amid the Mega Millions mania, an Illinois Lottery player swooped in and took home a $1 million Powerball prize. The winning ticket was purchased for the Saturday, December 21 Powerball drawing at a Jewel-Osco in Melrose Park, located at 800 North Avenue.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To A Staggering $1.15 Billion For Friday Night’s Drawing

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players have another shot at a mind-boggling, life-changing windfall tomorrow night. The Mega Millions jackpot is now a staggering $1.15 billion for the next drawing on Friday night.

$944 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Up For Grabs For Tuesday’s Drawing

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 - $944 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Up For Grabs For Tuesday’s Drawing

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $825 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 - Dreaming of a green Christmas? The Mega Millions Jackpot is now a staggering $825 million for tonight’s drawing.

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $670 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players still have a chance to become mega-rich as the Mega Millions jackpot has hit a cool $670 million for tonight’s drawing.

$700,000 Lucky Day Lotto Winner Bought Ticket At Chicago Grocery Store

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player is bringing home more than just the bacon after they purchased a jackpot-winning $700,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket at Jewel-Osco.

Mega Millions Jackpot Swells To $619 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players have another shot at becoming a Mega Millionaire as the Mega Millions jackpot is now a whopping $619 million for tonight’s drawing.

Illinois Lottery Reminds Players To Gift Responsibly This Holiday Season

Monday, Dec 02, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is encouraging responsible gifting this holiday season and reminding players that lottery tickets are for grown-ups – not kids.

Illinois Lottery Spreads Holiday Cheer This Giving Season With A Toy Drive

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is bringing holiday magic to hundreds of Illinois families this season by hosting a toy drive at Rockford’s premier holiday celebration, Stroll on State. This year’s Illinois Lottery Holiday Toy Drive will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford, helping to provide gifts for families in need.

$650,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Winner Used Numbers Related To Late Wife

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player from Chicago scooped up a $650,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize after playing numbers related to his late wife. 

Illinois Lottery Unwraps The Perfect Gift This Giving Season - Five New Holiday Instant Tickets

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 - Just in time for giving season, the Illinois Lottery kicks off the festivities with five new holiday Instant Tickets and two promotions: Holly Jolly Winnings 2nd Chance and Get in the Spirit Sweepstakes. The holiday Instant Tickets make the perfect stocking stuffer or show of appreciation - offering the chance to win big while giving back to local communities throughout Illinois.

$10 Million Payday For Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Player

Friday, Nov 15, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after cashing in a life-changing $10 million windfall.

Largest Fast Play Jackpot In U.S. History Up For Grabs

Monday, Nov 11, 2024 - Three Illinois Lottery players went in together on a Lucky Day Lotto ticket and struck big – winning $1.4 million. The lucky three, nicknamed “Tommy Lotto and Crew,” have been friends for decades.

Three Friends Win $1.4 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot In Chicago

Friday, Nov 08, 2024 - Three Illinois Lottery players went in together on a Lucky Day Lotto ticket and struck big – winning $1.4 million. The lucky three, nicknamed “Tommy Lotto and Crew,” have been friends for decades.

$1 Million Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Claimed By Illinois Woman Who Bought The Ticket While Picking Up Groceries

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player picked up everything on her list while at the grocery store - plus one thing not on her list: a $1 million winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket.

Illinois Lottery Reports Record Results For Third Consecutive Year

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 - As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Illinois Lottery is also celebrating another record-breaking year of sales and returns to the State of Illinois.

$1.3 Million Payday For ‘Diamond Girl’ With Illinois Lottery App

Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 - The four C’s have become five for one Illinois Lottery player – not just carat, cut, clarity, and color but also cash! ‘Diamond Girl’ earned her nickname after she won a $1.35 million prize with Fast Play Ultimate Diamond Jackpot.