How To Play
Everything you need to know to play and win big.
1
Pick Your Numbers
Select 5 numbers from 1-45. You can choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick for random selections.
2
Buy Your Ticket
Tickets cost $1 per play. Available at authorized Illinois lottery retailers.
3
Watch the Drawing
Drawings are held Daily (two draws) at 12:40 PM & 9:22 PM CT. 5 numbers are drawn from 1-45.
4
Check Your Numbers
Match all 5 numbers to win the top prize. There are 4 prize tiers in total.
Drawing Schedule
Daily (two draws) — 12:40 PM & 9:22 PM CT
Ticket sales cut off 1-2 hours before drawing (varies by state)
Overall Odds
| Match | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 (Jackpot) | 1 in 1,221,759 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 in 6,109 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 in 163 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 in 11 |
| Any Prize | 1 in 153 |
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