Illinois Lottery: Latest Game Results & How To Play
The Illinois Lottery offers a variety of games to suit every player's style, from jackpot games like Powerball and Mega Millions to daily games with smaller but more frequent payouts. Here's a guide to understanding and playing these games. — Della Beatrice Howard Robinson: A Biography
Popular Illinois Lottery Games
- Powerball: A multi-state lottery game with huge jackpots. Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: Another multi-state lottery known for its massive jackpots. Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto: An Illinois-only game with drawings every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Players choose six numbers from 1 to 52.
- Lucky Day Lotto: Daily drawings held twice a day. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 45.
- Pick 3 and Pick 4: Daily games where players choose three or four numbers, respectively, and select a play style (e.g., straight, box).
How to Play
- Choose Your Game: Decide which Illinois Lottery game you want to play.
- Select Your Numbers: Pick your numbers manually or opt for a Quick Pick (randomly generated numbers).
- Purchase Your Ticket: Buy your ticket from an authorized Illinois Lottery retailer.
- Check the Results: After the drawing, check the winning numbers online, at a retailer, or through the Illinois Lottery app.
Where to Buy Tickets
Illinois Lottery tickets are sold at thousands of retailers across the state, including: — British Open Snooker: Latest Results & Highlights
- Gas stations
- Convenience stores
- Grocery stores
Claiming Your Prize
Prizes can be claimed in different ways depending on the amount:
- Small Prizes (Up to $600): Can be claimed at any Illinois Lottery retailer.
- Mid-Sized Prizes (Over $600): Can be claimed at a claim center.
- Large Prizes (Over $25,000): Must be claimed at the Illinois Lottery Prize Center in Springfield.