🎰 Illinois Lottery Games
All draw games available to Illinois lottery players, plus Powerball and Mega Millions.
| Game | Type | Draw Schedule | Jackpot Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎱 Lotto | Jackpot | Mon, Thu, Sat | 1 in 20.4 million |
| 📅 Lucky Day Lotto | Daily | Midday & Evening | 1 in 1.2 million |
| 🔢 Pick 3 | Numbers | Midday & Evening | 1 in 1,000 |
| 🔢 Pick 4 | Numbers | Midday & Evening | 1 in 10,000 |
About the Illinois Lottery
The Illinois Lottery was established in 1974 and offers a variety of draw games, scratch-offs, and multi-state lottery games. Illinois participates in Powerball, Mega Millions.
The state's signature draw game is Lotto. All lottery proceeds support state programs including education, infrastructure, and public services.
Visit the official website at www.illinoislottery.com for the most current results, prize structures, and retailer locations.
Lottery Taxes in Illinois
If you win the lottery in Illinois, you'll pay 24% federal withholding (top bracket 37%) plus 4.95% state tax. On a $1 million jackpot, that means you'd keep approximately $710,500 after taxes.
How to Claim Lottery Prizes in Illinois
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Illinois Lottery offers several draw games including Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Pick 3, Pick 4. Illinois also participates in Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state jackpot games.
No online lottery courier services currently operate in Illinois. You can buy Powerball and Mega Millions tickets at local retailers, or play sweepstakes casinos online for free. For state-specific games, visit the Illinois Lottery website.
Sweepstakes casinos operate legally in most US states including Illinois. They use a sweepstakes model where you play with virtual coins and can redeem Sweeps Coins for real prizes. No purchase is necessary to play.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with the Illinois Lottery. Always verify results at the official lottery website. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.