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Illinois Lottery Numbers Tonight
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National Jackpot Games
Illinois sells tickets for 2 of the national jackpot games — Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11. Illinois does not participate in Millionaire for Life.
🏆 Illinois Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 17 jackpot wins in Illinois since 2002 — 2 on Powerball and 15 on Mega Millions — spread across 6 cities. Illinois has produced the most, with 12 of the 17 tracked wins.
The largest was $1.337B, sold at Speedway in Des Plaines. The most recent came this year, at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy, worth $1.040B. Average jackpot size for an Illinois winner works out to $342.5M.
Illinois's recorded wins span 24 years. Of the 17 winners, 4 are publicly named on record and 13 claimed anonymously.
🎫 Illinois Scratch-Off Games
Illinois currently sells 10 active scratch tickets, priced from $5 to $50. The 8 shown below are the highest-price tickets on sale — sorted highest first.
LotteryMap doesn't have a verified remaining-prize count for every game in this list, so we can't put a reliable dollar figure on unclaimed top prizes here.
Illinois State Games
Illinois also runs 4 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Lotto (state jackpot lotto game), Lucky Day Lotto (state jackpot lotto game), Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game), and Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Illinois Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Illinois Draw Schedule
Illinois players can play 2 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Drawings land on 5 different days of the week across these games, so it's worth checking which nights matter for the tickets you buy.
That adds up to 5 separate drawings a week across Illinois's 2 games.
🗓️ Recent Illinois Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Illinois players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Mega Millions
🔥 Illinois Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Illinois players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 Illinois Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Illinois specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
💰 Claiming Your Illinois Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Illinois's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Illinois players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Illinois Lottery site.
About Illinois Lottery
Illinois Lottery — State Details
Illinois participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday). State-exclusive games include Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Pick 4, Pick 3.
LotteryMap has tracked 17 jackpot winners in Illinois, representing $5.82B in verified prize money. The largest recorded Illinois jackpot was $1.337B, won on July 29, 2022 at Speedway in Des Plaines. The luckiest retailer in the state is Speedway in Des Plaines, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 Illinois was a founding Mega Millions member in 2002 and operates one of the most active lottery systems in the US. Lottery revenue contributes over $700 million annually to education funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Illinois lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting an Illinois lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Illinois lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Illinois withholds an additional 4.95% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Anonymous above a threshold in Illinois. Some anonymity protection may apply above a prize threshold — sources vary on the exact figure, so confirm with the Illinois Lottery before claiming.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in Illinois. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in Illinois
These 4 Illinois retailers have sold 4 major winning tickets between them, worth $3.12B combined. Speedway in Des Plaines tops the list with 1 winning ticket sold.
🏙️ Winning Cities in Illinois
4 Illinois cities have produced a verified lottery win, totaling $3.12B in prize money. Des Plaines leads with $1.34B won there.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just Illinois. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.