Illinois (IL) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers (2024)

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All the best Illinois lottery games that count with results on our website are summarized below.

Bookmark this page to know at what type to check the Illinois lottery results according to the schedule below and Illinois local time:

Players who are not only casually playing the lottery can decide to purchase tickets in advance for the next draws. The maximum number of entries with a single purchase depends on the game, according to the table below. After buying them, make sure to bookmark this page to check the Illinois Lottery results.

You might figure out you won a small or big prize when you check this Illinois Lottery results page for your last draw. When that is the case, it is important to know how to claim your prize in order to avoid losing the deadline. One great feature found in the state is the possibility of filling the e-Claim form through the web.

Prizes up to $600 or Free Plays

1. The simplest claim can be achieved for prizes up to $600. Simply head to a local retailer and claim it.
2. If otherwise, you are free to fill an e-Claim and have your winnings mailed. Send them the claim form and winner questionnaire with your signed ticket.

Prizes above $600 and up to $10,000

1. You can claim it at a Claim Center by appointment only, with a signed winning ticket and your driver’s license, photo ID, or SSC (Social Security Card).
2. Send the claim form with a copy of your documents and the winning ticket by mail.
3. Complete the e-Claim form with the necessary documents and the winning ticket, which is safer than sending by mail. The prize is mailed back.

Prizes above $10,000 and up to $1,000,000

1. Claim at a Claim Center by appointment.
2. Send the claim form with a copy of your documents and the winning ticket by mail.

Prizes Over $1 Million

In order to claim prizes above $1 million, make sure to call the Illinois Lottery Claims Department as soon as possible, at +1 (217) 524-5147.

Claim Form

It is necessary to fill the Illinois Lottery Winner Claim Form and Questionnaire and post it to the following address, in case you want to do it by mail:

Illinois Lottery Claims Department

P.O. Box 19080

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9912

Prizes from Online Lotteries

All the players from Illinois who play at its online lottery website, winnings up to $600, are automatically added to the account. Winnings above that mark should be claimed in person at the Claim Center or by mail. It is not necessary to print the ticket or receipt, just the game, amount, and indicate that it was played online on the claim form.

On the other hand, the total prize deposited to the account on the other online lottery websites we recommend might vary according to their terms and conditions. In some cases, even foreigners might be required to claim at a local claim center.

Illinois Lottery Claim Centers

Prizes above $600 can be claimed at the claim centers or the Illinois Lottery Claims Department. The District Offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lottery Tax Information in Illinois

The Illinois Lottery reports all the prizes above $600, and its state taxes apply to any winnings from $1,000, while the federal taxes are applied to winnings of $5,000 or more. The tables below summarize the total taxes according to the prize.

Tax Withholdings on Illinois Lottery – U.S. Citizens and Residents

Tax Withholdings on Illinois Lottery – Non-U.S. Citizens

• Only Illinois residents can play the local games online. There are other lottery websites for the multi-state games recommended on our pages.
• Winners have 180 days after the draw to claim their prizes.
• State taxes start to be applied at $1,000.
• Only U.S. residents and citizens can play the Illinois Lottery games.
• Winners cannot remain anonymous in Illinois.

1. $20,800,000 – Although the unidentified winner did not play a draw game, it is worth mentioning that he is a regular player of the Lucky Day Lotto – 18 years – and decided to purchase a scratch-off ticket once. He won the incredible amount of $20.8 million, playing 20×20.
2. $1,010,000 – On July 28, 2020, one man whose name remains unknown went to a claim center to collect $10,000 from his $5 Million Jackpot instant ticket. Before reaching the claim center, he purchased a couple more tickets for the draw on August 4. He ended up matching five numbers for the Powerball, winning $1 million.
3. $13,000 – Phyllis won the Pick 4 draw on September 25, 2020. She had been playing the Illinois Lottery for 20 years then and told her work colleague that she had won the prize as soon as she checked it. Unfortunately, it is not enough to quit working for now.