Illinois(IL) Lottery Drawing Information

Illinois(IL) Lottery Information including Drawing Schedules, Official Site, Contacts.

Illinois Lottery

Illinois (IL) Lottery General Information

The Illinois Lottery began operating on July 1, 1974 as part of the Illinois Department of Revenue with Ralph Batch as its Superintendent. One month later, the first Lottery tickets -- they cost 50 cents -- went on sale at some 7,000 retailer locations statewide. On August 8, 1974, Illinois Governor Dan Walker and Lottery officials drew the first winning ticket during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The drawing was not broadcast because at that time, federal law prohibited radio and television stations from reporting on even the most basic news generated by lotteries.

Illinois Lottery games include Lotto, Little Lotto, the Big Game, Pick 3, Pick 4 and dozens of exciting instant games. All Illinois Lottery profits are deposited into the state's Common School Fund to help fund K-12 public education in Illinois.

Illinois Lottery Commission Web Site

http://www.illinoislottery.com

Illinois Lottery Drawing Schedule

Games	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
Mega Millions
Powerball
Powerball Double Play
Lotto
LuckyDay Lotto Midday
Pick 4 Midday
Midday 4 Fireball
Pick 3 Midday
Midday 3 Fireball
LuckyDay Lotto Evening
Pick 4 Evening
Evening 4 Fireball
Pick 3 Evening
Evening 3 Fireball

Illinois Lottery Winning Numbers

Illinois Lottery Contact Information

Lottery Central 201 E.Madison
Springfield, IL 62702
(800) 252-1775

Lottery -- Chicago
676 N. St. Clair, Suite 2040
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 793-3026