The so-called lottery sports wagering pilot program is easily lost in the shuffle of the state’s vast gambling expansion signed into law earlier this summer by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

The accused flim-flam artist is the private contractor that since 2011 has operated the Illinois State Lottery. The company, Northstar Lottery Group, isn’t blaming the victims.

More than 415,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million, the lottery said.

The Illinois Lottery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first drawing Thursday, a pioneering gamble that has become an enduring cash cow for the state, and a shared fantasy for millions of ...

In fiscal year 2022, the Illinois Lottery provided $775 million to the Common School Fund, which is more than 8% of the $9.3 billion in state funding appropriated for education.

The state's lottery program has been managed by Camelot Illinois since 2018. That includes a "responsible gaming program" that was recognized recently for demonstrating industry best practices.

Illinois received $786 million in tax revenue from the lottery — more than half of its 2021 gaming tax revenue — with most of it distributed to the state’s Common School Fund.

Then, on Dec. 22, the Illinois Lottery became the first state in the nation to air a drawing live on television, and on that same day, a second millionaire was created, Umberto Tust.

Illinois State Lottery officials announced the ticket was sold at the 1775 N. LaFox St. store in the first few days of January. But since winners can opt to remain anonymous, it’s possible their ...

Illinois Lottery players have another shot at the Mega Millions jackpot, which has increased to $1.15 billion for the next drawing — set for 10 p.m. CT Friday. If won, it would be the fifth ...

The state lottery, operated by Camelot Illinois, announced Monday it is launching online sales for five different Fast Play instant draw games. The games launched in 2020 and will continue to be ...