The process began in 1974 with the starting of the Illinois Lottery, which first applied its first instant-win games in 1975.
An important change happened in 1985 when the Illinois Lottery started to allocate a share of its ticket sales revenues to public school assistance. In 2012, Illinois became a trailblazer by becoming the first state to offer residents the option to purchase lottery tickets online.
Currently, the Illinois Lottery is still providing money to education, but also to infrastructure and other benevolent organizations. Also, the state offers point-of-purchase instant win games implemented to assist with veteran's affairs, HIV/AIDS, and support the conduct of cancer and multiple sclerosis research.
It is mandatory that you be an illinois resident to play via the internet.
Will my identity remain private if I claim a lottery jackpot?
Yes, Illinois Lottery prizes are taxable in Illinois as income.
In Illinois, persons may start playing the Lottery at age 19.
Can lottery tickets be purchased in advance?
Where does the money from the Illinois Lottery get spent?
Is it possible to purchase lottery tickets through mail or phone?
Which Illinois Lottery games are available for online play?
What is the deadline for claiming my winnings?
What should I do if my ticket is missing or damaged?