The Illinois Lotto 6-of-52
The first drawing was held on Saturday, February 19, 1983, featuring a field of 40
numbers. May 19, 1984 the matrix was changed to 6 of 44. May 7, 1988 first drawing of
Lotto 6 of 54 replacing the 6/44 game is held. Finally on January 17, 1998 the first
drawing of the "New Lotto" 6 of 48 occurs.
The latest change went in effect on April 14, 1999 making the Illinois Lotto a 6-of-52
game.
Since August 15, 1990 drawings are held twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday evening at 9:22p.m. Deadline for on-line orders through I.M.I. is 2:00p.m. (ET) Wednesday and Friday.
Players pick six numbers between 1 and 52. Players win for matching 3, 4, 5 or all six numbers (Jackpot). This creates overall odds of 1 in 34 for winning one of the four prizes. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 20 million.
All prizes (except 3/6) are pari-mutuel, that is they depend on the number of dollars wagered and the number of winners for each category. The minimum jackpot is $1 million. See prize structure for more details and odds. The jackpot is paid in one lump sum. Winning tickets are valid for one year.
| Match | Prize | Odds | Average Prize |
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot | 1:20,358,520 | min. $1 Million |
| 5 of 6 | Pari-mutuel | 1:73,763 | $1200 |
| 4 of 6 | Pari-mutuel | 1:1,311 | $50 |
| 3 of 6 | $3.00 | 1:67 | $3.00 |
| Overall | - - | 1:34 | - - |
Prize amounts shown here are historical averages and vary from draw to
draw.
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