Lottery
March 19, 2026
Illinois $536M Mega Millions Winner Claims His Prize
The Illinois Lottery can call off the search party, as the winner of the $536-million Mega Millions jackpot has officially come forward to claim their prize, opting to stay anonymous but still posing for the customary photo-op with the outsized check. Winner of Illinois First Mega Millions Jackpot in 2026 Steps Forward The woman, who […]
Lottery
March 13, 2026
Another $1M Lottery Win in the Wake of $536M Mega Millions Jackpot
The Powerball game in Illinois produced another winner on Wednesday, March 11, with the Illinois Lottery announcing that another $1,000,000 jackpot has been secured. According to the lottery, a single ticket holder is now eligible to claim the winnings, with the numbers that have won listed as 3, 6, 55, 58, and 63. The ticket […]
Lottery
March 11, 2026
Illinois Player Becomes $533M Richer as First Mega Millions Jackpot of 2026 Lands
The Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won after a player in Illinois matched all numbers for the Tuesday drawing, winning a staggering $533 million. This is notably the first Mega Millions jackpot for 2026. The First Mega Millions Jackpot for 2026 Is Here After eluding players for more than three months, the Mega Millions […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Illinois Moves to Rein In Prediction Markets with Strict New Bill
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give the state significant control over prediction markets. This move could mark one of the most ambitious efforts by a US state to regulate the fast-growing sector. If the bill moves forward, it could lead to challenges from the CFTC and platforms like Kalshi, which contend that […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Illinois Lottery Crowns a $1.7M Winner on FastPlay Ultimate Diamond Jackpot Game
A second huge ticket has dropped in Illinois from the FastPlay game series in as many weeks, after someone won $1,694,919 from the FastPlay Ultimate Diamond Jackpot Game on Wednesday, March 4. Winning Second Huge Jackpot from Illinois’ FastPlay Games in 2 Weeks This win comes on the tail of a similar win, with another […]
Lottery
February 26, 2026
Illinois Player Won $3M from Mega Millions – Owner Hasn’t Stepped Forward
Someone in Illinois has won from the Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing, scooping up a $3-million prize purse in the process. While the winner has not stepped forward to claim their reward – or possibly doesn’t know they won – the lottery has been happy to publicize the event, not least because it wants you checking […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Illinois Governor’s Budget Proposes Gambling Tax Hike
With the introduction of his $57 billion state budget for FY2027, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is aiming to generate additional tax revenue, including $120 million from a tax hike on table games and electronic gambling device operations. Governor Pritzker’s Proposal Could Help Fund Education in the State Pritzker plans to increase revenue by adjusting the tax […]
Lottery
February 24, 2026
Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Worth $1.15M Drops Again
The small town of Harvard in Illinois has produced its latest lottery winner, with someone scooping $1.15 million from the Lucky Day Lotto game just recently. The evening drawing for the game on Saturday, February 21, produced the latest seven-figure winner, having people guessing who that may be. Small Town of Harvard, Illinois, Produces One […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Plan to Boost Gambling Addiction Support
Illinois legislators are getting ready to look at a proposal that would officially include gambling-related problems in the state’s current addiction treatment system. Supporters say this could make it easier for thousands of residents to get help. Illinois Bill Seeks to Classify Gambling Disorder as Addiction Julie Morrison introduced the measure, which is set to […]
Legal
February 17, 2026
Peoria Drops Par-A-Dice Casino Lawsuit Against Boyd
The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]
