Illinois lottery games

Illinois players can compare Lotto with Lucky Day Lotto without leaving the state’s own game lineup. Pick 3 and Pick 4 introduce ordered digits and optional features, while HotWins uses a spot-based format; the right prize table matters as much as the numbers themselves.

Catalog reviewed 2026-10-19 · 7 listed games · Official Illinois lottery

Compare the games before choosing a ticket

Start with the selection format. Ordered digits, separate bonus balls and multi-line tickets follow different rules. The links below take you to a finished guide where available, or directly to the operator's game directory.

Lotto

6 different numbers, 1–50

Read game guide Official rules and results Number tool

Lucky Day Lotto

5 different numbers, 1–45

Read game guide Official rules and results Number tool

Pick 3

3 ordered digits, 0–9; repeats allowed

Official rules and results Number tool

Pick 4

4 ordered digits, 0–9; repeats allowed

Official rules and results Number tool

HotWins

See official selection rules

Official rules and results

Powerball

5 different numbers, 1–69 + 1 separate ball, 1–26

Shared rules guide Official rules and results Number tool

Mega Millions

5 different numbers, 1–70 + 1 separate ball, 1–24

Shared rules guide Official rules and results Number tool

What to check on a Illinois ticket

Check the exact game, drawing date or draw identifier, number of plays and any extras before paying. Afterward, compare each line separately against the official result and its prize table. A main-number match and a bonus-ball match are different things. Keep the ticket for official validation.

This directory covers the listed draw games and draw-game collections. Scratch tickets, changing Fast Play inventories, limited raffles and casino products are outside this catalog. Check the operator for those products, current availability and purchase requirements.