Illinois celebrates its first $1M online lottery winner in historic drawing
An Illinois lottery player has become the state's first millionaire in a draw-based online game. The win came during Sunday's Lucky Day Lotto drawing, where nearly 32,000 tickets secured prizes. Officials confirmed the top winner matched all five numbers.
The historic draw took place on Sunday evening, marking Illinois' first $1 million win in an online draw-based lottery. The winning numbers were 19, 28, 30, 40, and 42. A single ticket holder matched every number, claiming the top prize.
In total, 31,987 winning tickets were sold for this drawing. While most prizes were smaller, the $1 million winner stands out as the largest payout in the state's new iLottery system. The Illinois Lottery launched its first draw-based online game in 2026, expanding digital play options.
The winner has up to one year from the drawing date to collect their prize. No further details about the winner's identity or location have been released.
This win sets a milestone for Illinois' online lottery offerings. The $1 million prize must be collected within 12 months, following standard lottery rules. The Lucky Day Lotto drawing continues to attract players, with future draws scheduled as usual.
