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Illinois Lottery Basics - Mega Millions, Lotto, Little Lotto, Pick 3 and 4

By Jennifer Roche, About.com

Illinois offers five lottery games:
  • Mega Millions
  • Lotto
  • Little Lotto
  • Pick 3
  • Pick 4
Choose which one (or ones) is best for you with this lottery basics overview.

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Mega Millions Basics - Illinois Lottery:

This is Illinois' biggest money game. Every Mega Millions jackpot begins at $12 million and grows from there.

  • Pick 5 unique numbers from 1-56 plus 1 number from 1-46 (aka "The Mega Ball")
  • 9 ways to win from $2 to mega millions.
  • Drawings are 2 times a week on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 p.m.
  • $1 to play
  • Quick Pick Available
  • Check most recent winning numbers here.

    Lotto Basics - Illinois Lottery:

    Every Lotto jackpot begins at $2 million and grows daily.

  • Pick 6 unique numbers from 1-52.
  • 4 ways to win from $2 to millions.
  • Drawings are 3 times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:22 p.m.
  • $1 for 2 games
  • Quick Pick Available
  • Check most recent winning numbers here.

      Little Lotto Basics - Illinois Lottery:

      Every jackpot begins at $100,000 and grows with each rollover.

    • Pick 5 unique numbers from 1-39.
    • 4 ways to win from $1 to $100,000+
    • Drawings are every day at 9:22 p.m.
    • $1 for a game
    • Quick Pick Available
    • Check most recent winning numbers here.

      Pick 3 Basics - Illinois Lottery:

      Pick 3 numbers from 0 to 9 in any order

    • 9 ways to win up to $500.
    • Drawings are 2 times every day, Monday - Saturday, at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. Also once on Sundays at 9:22 p.m.
    • $.50 per game
    • Check most recent winning numbers here.

      Pick 4 Basics - Illinois Lottery:

      Pick 4 numbers from 0 to 9 in any order

    • 13 ways to win up to $5,000
    • Drawings are 2 times every day, Monday - Saturday, at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. Also once on Sundays at 9:22 p.m.
    • $.50 per game
    • Check most recent winning numbers here.
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