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Illinois Player Wins $800K in Lucky Day Lotto Draw
A lucky Illinois Lottery player matched all five numbers to win $800,000. There are $2.7 million in unclaimed prizes.
October 12, 2026·1 min read
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Illinois Lottery Urges Players to Claim Over $1.5M in Near-Expiry Prizes
The Illinois Lottery is calling on players to check their tickets from a year ago, with over $1.5 million in prizes set to expire soon. Several high-value tickets are at risk of forfeiture.
October 9, 2026·1 min read
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Illinois Man Wins $1M After Mistaking Prize for $1,000
An Illinois man received an envelope with lottery tickets for his birthday, one of which was a seven-figure winner. He initially thought he had won $1,000 and demanded the lottery pay him that amount.
September 7, 2026·1 min read
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Illinois Player Wins Nearly $3.3 Million in FastPlay Jackpot
A lucky player in Illinois won the second-largest FastPlay jackpot, valued at $3,287,514, from the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot. The Illinois Lottery continues to see success with its FastPlay game, which offers a premium $30 ticket option.
August 7, 2026·1 min read