Looking for the latest Illinois Lotto results? You are in the right place. Lotto is Illinois’ own $2 jackpot game, drawn three times a week — every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT — with a starting jackpot of $2,000,000. Every Lotto ticket also enters you into three separate drawings: the main Jackpot drawing plus Lotto Million 1 and Lotto Million 2, each worth $1,000,000. Below you will find tonight’s winning numbers, how to play, prize tiers, odds, and answers to the most common questions.
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How to Play
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 50, or ask for a Quick Pick. Each game costs $2.00, and your six numbers are automatically entered into three separate drawings: the Lotto Jackpot drawing, Lotto Million 1, and Lotto Million 2. For an extra $1.00 per game, add Extra Shot, which multiplies your non-jackpot prizes (a number between 1 and 25 is drawn; it does not apply to the Jackpot or either Lotto Million drawing). Tickets are available at Illinois Lottery retailers, online at illinoislottery.com, or through the official app. You must be 18 or older to play. Before choosing your numbers, take a look at our hot and cold lottery numbers page.
Prizes and Odds
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot (starts at $2,000,000) | 1 in 15,890,700 |
| 6 of 6 — Lotto Million 1 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 15,890,700 |
| 6 of 6 — Lotto Million 2 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 15,890,700 |
| 5 of 6 | Pari-mutuel | 1 in 60,192 |
| 4 of 6 | Pari-mutuel | 1 in 1,120 |
| 3 of 6 | $5 | 1 in 60 |
| 2 of 6 | $2 | 1 in 7.8 |
Overall odds of winning any prize in base Lotto: 1 in 6.9. Jackpot winners may choose between a lump sum or annuity payments; the lump sum requires claiming within 60 days of the drawing date. If you are weighing the two options, read our annuity vs. lump sum guide.
Drawing Schedule
Illinois Lotto drawings are held three times a week: every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 9:15 PM CT on draw days. Drawings are posted shortly after they take place on the Illinois Lottery’s Daily Drawings page and YouTube channel. After the draw, use our lottery ticket checker to see whether your numbers hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Illinois Lotto drawing?
The Illinois Lotto drawing is held at 9:22 PM CT every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Ticket sales close at 9:15 PM CT on draw days.
How much does an Illinois Lotto ticket cost?
An Illinois Lotto ticket costs $2.00 per game, entering your numbers into three drawings: the Jackpot plus Lotto Million 1 and 2 (each $1,000,000). The Extra Shot add-on costs $1.00 more.
What are the odds of winning the Illinois Lotto jackpot?
The odds of matching all 6 of 6 numbers are 1 in 15,890,700. Overall odds of winning any prize in base Lotto are 1 in 6.9.
What is the Illinois Lotto starting jackpot?
The jackpot starts at $2,000,000 and increases by $150,000 with each drawing until someone wins. Every play also enters the two $1,000,000 Lotto Million drawings.
How long do I have to claim an Illinois Lotto prize?
Illinois Lotto prizes must be claimed within one year after the drawing date. Jackpot winners choosing the lump sum must claim within 60 days of the drawing.