What time is Lotto drawn?
Lotto is drawn Mon, Thu & Sat at 9:22 PM CDT. Times are local to Illinois. Ticket sales close a little before each drawing; the cut-off varies by state and game, so check with your retailer on draw days. Winning numbers usually appear on this page within minutes of the draw.
What were the latest Lotto winning numbers?
The latest Lotto drawing, on
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, drew
5, 16, 17, 27, 39, 44. The advertised jackpot was $6.5 MILLION. See the
full result and prize breakdown, or the last-30-draws table above for history.
What is the current Lotto jackpot?
The most recently advertised Lotto jackpot was $6.5 MILLION (draw of Mon, Oct 12, 2026). The live jackpot and next draw time are shown at the top of this page and update after every drawing.
What time are the Illinois lottery drawings?
Powerball is drawn
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET, and Mega Millions
Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. Those times are the same everywhere the games are sold. Illinois's own games draw on local time: daily numbers games often draw twice a day, midday and evening, while lotto-style games usually draw at night. Each game's page on Lottery Atlas shows its exact draw days and time, and our guide to
what time lottery drawings happen covers every game.
What are the current Illinois lottery jackpots?
This page lists the latest advertised jackpot for each Illinois game next to its winning numbers, with Powerball and Mega Millions at the top. Jackpots update automatically after each drawing, and each game's page shows the next draw time.
How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Illinois?
You must be at least 18 years old to buy a lottery ticket in Illinois, and retailers may ask for ID.
Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in Illinois?
Only for prizes of $250,000 or more. Illinois keeps the winner's name and town confidential on written request, but the lottery's claim form warns that this may not stop a release under the Freedom of Information Act.
How much tax will I pay on lottery winnings in Illinois?
Illinois withholds 4.95% in state income tax from lottery prizes of $1,000 or more. The federal government withholds 24% from prizes over $5,000. Withholding is only a prepayment: what you owe depends on your total income for the year, and most of a jackpot-sized prize is taxed at the top federal rate of 37%, so expect to owe more when you file. A tax professional can help you plan before you claim a large prize.
How long do I have to claim a lottery prize in Illinois?
Illinois sets the claim deadline in each game's rules, and we could not confirm the current deadlines from an official source. The deadline is often printed on the back of the ticket. Claim as soon as you can, because unclaimed prizes are forfeited. If you win a jackpot, ask the lottery how and when you choose between the cash option and the annuity, because the rules differ from state to state.
Where do Illinois Lottery profits go?
Illinois Lottery profits go mainly to the Common School Fund for K-12 education. Prizes, retailer commissions and operating costs are paid first.
Where can I check the latest Illinois lottery results?
This page shows the latest winning numbers for every Illinois lottery game and updates automatically after each draw. Powerball and Mega Millions results appear at the top of every page. Bookmark it, or check back after the next scheduled draw.
Lottery rules and payouts change. Check the official Illinois Lottery website before making a legal or financial decision.
