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LOTTO

JACKPOT IS CURRENTLY JACKPOT $2,300,000

How to Play Lotto

Lotto is an Illinois-only $2 jackpot game with three chances to become a millionaire. Each play enters your numbers into three separate drawings: the Jackpot drawing with prizes from $2 up to the jackpot, plus Lotto Million 1, and Lotto Million 2, each with a prize of $1,000,000. It’s no wonder why Lotto is an Illinois player favorite with better odds and more chances to win.

  • Pick your numbers

    Each line played costs $2.00.

    Pick 6 numbers between 1-50 or select Quick Pick.

    To edit a number, select the line, click on a previously picked number and then select a new number.

    To delete a line, click on the “trash” icon next to the line.

    Pick your numbers
  • Click on the button “purchase.

    Review your purchase
  • Pick your numbers

    Each line played costs $2.00.

    Pick 6 numbers between 1-50 or select Quick Pick.

    To edit a number, select the line, click on a previously picked number and then select a new number.

    To delete a line, click on the “trash” icon next to the line.

    Pick your numbers
  • Add Extra Shot® to your ticket

    Extra Shot® is an exciting Lotto add-on feature. For a chance to increase your non-top prize winnings, add Extra shot for an extra $1.00 per line. A number from 1 to 25 will be randomly selected for you and will appear in the orange ball within your game line. Extra Shot cannot be applied to the Jackpot, Lotto Million 1, or Lotto Million 2.

    Add Extra Shot® to your ticket
  • Select your purchase type

    Select Single Purchase or Subscription.

    You can purchase up to 12 draws in advance using the Single Purchase option or Subscribe your favorite numbers for up to 12 months using the subscription option.

    When selecting the Subscription option, your wallet deducts each draw individually. If you run out of funds during your subscription duration and wish to be included in the next draw, you must add funds at least 90 minutes prior to the next draw time.

    Select your purchase type
  • Play multiple drawings

    Buy up to 12 draws in advance.

    Play multiple drawings
  • Select "Add to Cart"

    Scroll down and tap the add to cart button.

    Review your ticket details, draw dates, total amounts, and make any changes needed with the edit function.

    Select "Add to Cart"
  • Review your purchase

    Click on the button “purchase.”

    Review your purchase

Lotto is an Illinois-only $2 jackpot game with three chances to become a millionaire. Each play enters your numbers into three separate drawings: the Jackpot drawing with prizes from $2 up to the jackpot, plus Lotto Million 1, and Lotto Million 2, each with a prize of $1,000,000. It’s no wonder why Lotto is an Illinois player favorite with better odds and more chances to win.

  • Pick your numbers: Use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or play directly from a vending machine.

    Each line played costs $2.00.

    Pick 6 numbers between 1-50 or select “QP” for Quick Pick.

    Pick your numbers: Use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or play directly from a vending machine.
  • Add Extra Shot® to your ticket

    Extra Shot® is an exciting Lotto add-on feature. For a chance to increase your non-top prize winnings, add Extra shot for an extra $1.00 per line. A number from 1 to 25 will be randomly selected for you and will print on your ticket. Extra Shot cannot be applied to the Jackpot, Lotto Million 1, or Lotto Million 2.

    Add Extra Shot® to your ticket
  • Play for more draws dates

    Select YES on your ticket and speak to your retailer for more details.

    Play for more draw dates
  • Pick your numbers: Use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or play directly from a vending machine.

    Each line played costs $2.00.

    Pick 6 numbers between 1-50 or select “QP” for Quick Pick.

    Pick your numbers: Use a play slip, speak to your retailer, or play directly from a vending machine.
  • Add Extra Shot® to your ticket

    Extra Shot® is an exciting Lotto add-on feature. For a chance to increase your non-top prize winnings, add Extra shot for an extra $1.00 per line. A number from 1 to 25 will be randomly selected for you and will print on your ticket. Extra Shot cannot be applied to the Jackpot, Lotto Million 1, or Lotto Million 2.

    Add Extra Shot® to your ticket
  • Play for more draws dates

    Select YES on your ticket and speak to your retailer for more details.

    Play for more draws dates

Lotto Prizes & Odds

If your numbers match, you could be a winner! If you played Lotto with Extra Shot®, you have 6 more chances to win Lotto non-jackpot prizes! Use the chart below to understand the odds of winning and the various payout options of the game.

Illinois Lottery How to Play Prizes and Odds Chart

Did you Win?

To see if you’ve won, either download the official Illinois Lottery app and scan your ticket or scan the barcode on your ticket in-store at your favorite Illinois Lottery retailer on the self-service ticket checker and/or at the vending machine (where available).

You can cash prizes up to $600 at most Illinois Lottery retail locations. To learn how to claim prizes over $600, please visit the When You Win page for more information.

Draw Game Rules

All you need to know about Lotto

Same game. More chances. More millions. Lotto is an Illinois millionaire-maker. Played anywhere in Illinois. The $2 Illinois jackpot game with three chances to become a millionaire! Each play enters your numbers into three separate drawings: the Jackpot drawing with prizes from $2 up to the jackpot, plus Lotto Million 1 and Lotto Million 2, each with a prize of $1,000,000. It’s no wonder why Lotto is an Illinois player favorite.

Lotto drawings are conducted on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9:22 PM CT and will be available for viewing on the Daily Drawings page and the Illinois Lottery YouTube channel shortly after the drawing.

 

Extra Shot®

You can add Extra Shot® for an extra $1.00 per game for the chance to increase your non-top prize winnings. Extra Shot cannot be applied to the Jackpot, Lotto Million 1, or Lotto Million 2.

Draw Game Rules