How to Play Illinois Lotto
Illinois Lottery Drawn every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT
- Draws every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT
- Jackpot odds 1 in 15,890,700
The rules
- Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 50.
- Every play also enters the Lotto Million 1 and 2 drawings ($1 million each). Extra Shot costs $1 more.
- Draws Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT.
Lotto prize chart
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot | 1 in 15,890,700 |
| estimated $2,000 | Shared prize pool | 1 in 60,192 |
| estimated $50 | Shared prize pool | 1 in 1,120 |
| 3 of 6 | $5 | 1 in 60 |
| 2 of 6 | $2 | 1 in 7.8 |
Add-ons
Extra Shot (+$1 per play): A number 1-25 printed on the ticket; match the drawn Extra Shot number to win more below the jackpot.
Lotto Million 1: Automatic second drawing after Lotto: match all 6 to win $1 million.
Lotto Million 2: Automatic third drawing after Lotto: match all 6 to win $1 million.
Claiming a Illinois prize
You have 365 days after the draw to claim a draw-game prize. You must be 18 or older.