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Use this page as the main Lucky Day Lotto hub for Illinois. It combines all drawing times in one place and owns the shared rules, odds, prize details, and schedule context before you jump into a specific drawing page.
Latest results
The most recent winning numbers for each Lucky Day Lotto drawing time. Tap a drawing to open its full results, history, and prize details.
How to play
Playing Illinois Lucky Day Lotto takes a few simple steps. Pick your numbers (or take a quick pick), choose your add-ons, and buy before the drawing cutoff. These rules apply to every Illinois Lucky Day Lotto drawing time.
Pick five numbers from 1 to 45 or use Quick Pick.
Enter midday draw, evening draw, or both.
Add EZmatch for another chance to win (optional).
Choose multi-draw for future drawings (optional).
Check your ticket after the draw.
Key Tip
Use Quick Pick Generator for fast random picks for Illinois Lucky Day Lotto.
Pricing
Here is the base ticket price for Illinois Lucky Day Lotto plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play. The same pricing applies across every Illinois Lucky Day Lotto drawing.
Base Ticket
$1 per play
Drawing schedule
Illinois Lucky Day Lotto draws on the days and times shown below. Compare every Illinois Lucky Day Lotto draw window in one place, and always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Draw | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midday | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT |
| Evening | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT |
All times shown in CT timezone. Ticket purchases must be completed before the relevant sales cutoff to enter a drawing.
Prize structure
Illinois Lucky Day Lotto pays out across 4 prize tiers, with overall odds of 1 in 11.43. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
Understanding odds: Lower “1 in X” numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Combined analysis
Frequency analysis aggregated across all 2 Lucky Day Lotto drawing times — the most-drawn (hot) and least-drawn (cold) numbers, plus family-wide patterns you would miss looking at a single draw.
Common questions about playing Lucky Day Lotto in Illinois — rules, draw times, prizes, and where to go next.
Playing Illinois Lucky Day Lotto is straightforward. You'll pick 5 numbers from 1 to 45. Can't decide? Go with Quick Pick and let the terminal choose random numbers for you. Drawings happen every day at 12:40:00 CT, and you win by matching numbers to the drawn results. The more you match, the bigger your prize. Match all 5, and you've hit the jackpot.
Visit any authorized Illinois Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Lucky Day Lotto, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 12:40:00 CT on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
Illinois offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official Illinois Lottery Official App or Illinois Lottery website to see if Lucky Day Lotto is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in Illinois, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.
A standard Illinois Lucky Day Lotto ticket costs $1.00 per play. Want more chances? Buy multiple plays on one ticket. Most retailers accept cash and debit cards. The minimum purchase is one play.
Illinois Lucky Day Lotto has 2 drawings every day: Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Midday draws at 12:40:00 CT with sales closing at 12:40:00 CT. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Evening draws at 21:22:00 CT with sales closing at 21:15:00 CT. You can buy tickets for the next drawing up until the cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.
The odds of hitting the Illinois Lucky Day Lotto jackpot are 1 in 1,082,900. That's tough, sure, but you've got 3 ways to win. Matching 3 numbers offers much better odds at 1 in 127.
Lucky Day Lotto is exclusive to Illinois. You'll need to be physically present in Illinois to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.
This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all Illinois lottery games to see what's available.
Next steps
Browse the related pages when you want the game list, draw schedule, jackpots, or results for this state.
State overview, featured games, and broader lottery guidance.
Rules, prize structures, and game-by-game details.
Hot and cold numbers, frequency trends, and draw history.
Data-backed number suggestions for each supported game.
Drawing schedules, cutoff timing, and next draws.
Daily random number sets for supported games.
Winning number archives by game and date.
Current jackpots, top prizes, and biggest active amounts.
Estimate federal and state tax impact before claiming a prize.
Related games
Compare current prizes for other Illinois lottery games, or browse the full game list.
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