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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Illinois. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
Draws for all games will continue as normal.
Starting jackpots for Illinois Powerball and Mega Millions have been removed - amounts will be published before each draw and now depend on ticket sales and interest rates.
Minimum jackpot increases between draws have been removed for both Powerball and Mega Millions.
The Illinois Lottery Headquarters and all the Claim Centers are open by appointment only.
The Chicago Regional Office is closed until further notice.
The claim date of prizes that were set to expire between March 16, 2020 and July 31, 2020, will be extended up to September 30, 2020.
All prizes can still be claimed by mail.
Prize of $600 or under may still be claimed at Illinois Lottery retailers.
For prizes over $600, including prizes over $1 million - sign the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form, and send it via registered mail to the Illinois Lottery Claims Department. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
Claiming a prize in person:
A quick summary for all Illinois State Lottery games.
| Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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| Pick 3 Midday | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 12:35 p.m. |
| Pick 3 Evening | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 9:15 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Midday | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 12:35 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Evening | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 9:15 p.m. |
| Lucky Day Lotto Midday | Jackpot | 5 from 1-45 | 12:35 p.m. |
| Lucky Day Lotto Evening | Jackpot | 5 from 1-45 | 9:15 p.m. |
| Lotto | Jackpot | 6 from 1-52 | 9:15 p.m. |
| Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 9:45 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Pick 3 Midday | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. |
| Pick 3 Evening | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Midday | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Evening | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. |
| Lucky Day Lotto Midday | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. |
| Lucky Day Lotto Evening | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. |
| Lotto | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | 9:22 p.m. | ||||
| Powerball | 9:59 p.m. | 9:59 p.m. | |||||
| Mega Millions | 10:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | |||||
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In the state of Illinois, players can purchase lottery tickets for a number of consecutive draws in advance.
| Game | Advanced Draws |
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| Pick 3 Midday | up to 7 |
| Pick 3 Evening | up to 7 |
| Pick 4 Midday | up to 7 |
| Pick 4 Evening | up to 7 |
| Lucky Day Lotto Midday | up to 25 |
| Lucky Day Lotto Evening | up to 25 |
| Lotto | up to 25 |
| Powerball | up to 25 |
| Mega Millions | up to 25 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Illinois.
It normally takes around three business days to process the claim (from the moment the claim is received), but please allow at least two weeks to make sure the claim is received.
Postal Address: Illinois Lottery Claims Department, P.O. Box 19080 Springfield, IL 62794-9912
Download the Illinois Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings for all U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Illinois.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| $1,000 to $4,999 | State Tax | 4.95% |
| Federal Tax | 0% | |
| Total: 4.95% |
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| $5,000 or over | State Tax | 4.95% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 28.95% |
If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or is not a resident, taxes withheld by the Illinois Lottery are different:
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| $600 to $999 | State Tax | 0% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 30% |
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| $1,000 or over | State Tax | 4.95% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 34.95% |
The Illinois Lottery first came about on July 1, 1974. Tickets went on sale on July 30. The very first Illinois Lottery draw took place on August 8 that year, and the first instant win games came about in 1975.
Ten years later in 1985, the Lottery started allocating profits from ticket sales to the Common School Fund and was the very first state to offer residents the opportunity to purchase lottery tickets online. These days, the Illinois Lottery plows the funds raised from ticket sales into several special causes, such as the Capital Projects fund and the aforementioned Common School Fund.
Four instant win games in the state are also dedicated to raising funds for veterans, cancer research, people living with HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis research. Players need to be at least 18 years old to play and win lottery prizes, and if you want to play online, you must be an Illinois resident.
Phone Number (Toll-Free): 1-800-252-1775
You can claim your Illinois Lottery winnings with a value lower than $600 at any registered lottery retailer. You can also claim your winnings at a Lottery Claims Center, or you can mail the ticket to the Lottery's Springfield Headquarters once you've signed the back of it.
Always consult with a lawyer or financial advisor before claiming any big lottery prize, as they can be of great assistance navigating the claim process.
Yes. The lottery publishes the winner's names, home city, and the amount they won. Contact details, such as addresses and telephone numbers are never published.
We do, however, suggest that you consult with a lawyer before claiming any big lottery winnings, as it may be possible to retain your anonymity by claiming your prize through a trust.
Yes. You need to pay both state and federal taxes on lottery winnings, so it's always a good idea to contact a financial planner or tax expert when you win the lottery. See our Tax Information section for more details.
You must be 18 years old or older to play the Illinois Lottery. You also need to be a resident of the state and live in Illinois at the time of purchasing your lottery tickets to play online.
Yes, you can purchase most Illinois Lottery game tickets in advance at registered lottery retailers.
All profits made from Illinois Lottery games go toward the state's public education, capital projects, and a range of special causes.
You can play online, but you cannot purchase tickets by phone or mail. In order to get your tickets online, you need to create an account on the Illinois Lottery website or on the app, and transfer funds to your account using a debit or credit card.
You can play Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto games online as well as subscriptions to Lucky Day Lotto (Midday, Evening), Pick 3 (Midday, Evening), and Pick 4 (Midday, Evening).
You have one year from the date of the draw to claim your prizes.
Always sign the back of your lottery tickets when you buy them. The Illinois Lottery can't be held responsible for lost or damaged lottery tickets.
Got any more questions about the Illinois Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.
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