How to Claim a Illinois Lottery Prize

Where to cash a winning Illinois ticket, what to bring and how long you have. Sign the back of your ticket first.

Deadlines

One year from the draw date; Lotto jackpot winners who want the lump sum must claim within 60 days of the draw (lottery.net).

Taxes: Illinois taxes lottery prizes at 4.95%. What you keep from a Illinois prize

From the Illinois Lottery's own claim rules: lottery.net, lottery.net, lottery.net. Rules change: check with the lottery before you travel.

How long do I have to claim a Illinois Lottery prize?

365 days after the draw for draw games.

How old do you have to be to play the Illinois Lottery?

18.

Are Illinois Lottery prizes taxed?

Yes: Illinois taxes them at 4.95%. Federal: 24% is withheld from prizes of $5,000 or more.