How to Play Lucky Day Lotto

Overview

Lucky Day Lotto is Illinois’s daily 5/45 jackpot game. Pick five numbers from 1–45 for $1 per play. Midday and evening drawings run every day at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. CT; sales close at 12:35 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. CT.

How to play — step by step

1. 1. Select 5 numbers

   Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 45, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

2. 2. Pick 5 from 1–45

   Choose five numbers or Quick Pick. Each line is $1.

3. 3. Choose Midday, Evening, or both

   You can play one draw time or both for double the daily chances.

4. 4. Choose how many drawings

   Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

Prize table & odds

$1 per play. Pick 5 from 1–45. Midday and evening draws daily. Jackpot starts at $100,000.

Source: https://www.illinoislottery.com/dbg/how-to-play/luckydaylotto

Special features

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Illinois Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.illinoislottery.com. Illinois taxes lottery winnings at 4.95%. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

• Overall odds of winning any prize are better than many jackpot games — still set a daily budget.
• Matching all five wins the jackpot; lower tiers pay fixed cash.
• Avoid chasing losses after a near-miss.