Illinois Lottery: More Than $9 Million in Unclaimed Prizes
Michael Bordonada
Published Oct 30, 2026
Nine Illinois Lottery prizes of $100,000 or more are still waiting to be claimed, totaling more than $9 million. The largest is a $7,400,002 Lotto prize from an October 2026 drawing, purchased in Chicago.
The Illinois Lottery publishes the full list of unclaimed jackpot and daily-game prizes and reminds players to check old tickets before they expire. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.
Where the Winning Tickets Were Sold
The unclaimed tickets were purchased at retailers across Chicago, the suburbs and downstate Illinois. The list below reflects the Lottery’s current unclaimed-prize page.
| Game | Draw date | Prize | Purchase location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotto | October 26, 2026 | $7,400,002 | Archer BP, 6751 W. Archer Ave., Chicago |
| Lucky Day Lotto | September 12, 2026 | $200,000 | Love’s Travel Stop No. 754, 400 Steward Road, Rochelle |
| Lucky Day Lotto | August 11, 2026 | $100,000 | True North 953, 654 W. North Ave., Elmhurst |
| Lucky Day Lotto | July 22, 2026 | $650,000 | Convenient Food Mart, 501 W. 87th St., Naperville |
| Powerball | January 24, 2026 | $150,000 | Anz America Inc., 3831 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park |
| Lucky Day Lotto | January 23, 2026 | $700,000 | Fosterwest Business Inc., 5201 N. Western Ave., Chicago |
| Powerball | December 17, 2025 | $200,000 | Jay’s Unlimited Liquor, 2900 Ogden Ave., Aurora |
| Powerball | December 15, 2025 | $200,000 | Hy-Vee, 2115 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield |
| Lucky Day Lotto | November 7, 2025 | $250,000 | Torrence BP, 10300 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago |
The Lottery recommends checking tickets with its app scanner or an in-store scanner. A ticket purchased at one of these locations does not mean every ticket sold there won; it only means the winning ticket was bought there.
How to Claim an Illinois Lottery Prize
Sign the back of a winning retail ticket immediately, keep it in a safe place and use only one claim method. Claim procedures depend on the prize amount and whether the ticket was bought online or in person. Full instructions are available on the Lottery’s “When You Win” page.
| Prize amount | Claim options |
|---|---|
| $600 or less | Most retailers may pay it if funds are available; otherwise use a Claim Center, mail claim or e-Claim |
| Over $600 to $10,000 | Claim Center by appointment, mail claim or e-Claim |
| Over $10,000 to $1 million | Claim Center by appointment or mail claim |
| $1 million or more | Call the Illinois Lottery Claims Department immediately |
For a Claim Center appointment, bring the signed ticket, completed claim form, photo identification and proof of a Social Security number. Walk-ins are not accepted. You can find locations and appointment details through the Illinois Lottery Claim Centers page.
Claim Deadlines and Online Wins
Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Fast Play prizes must be claimed within one year after the drawing. Instant-ticket prizes generally expire one year after the game’s announced end date. The winner’s handbook explains the rules in more detail.
Online winnings of $600 or less are automatically added to an Illinois Lottery account, unless the balance would exceed $2,000; the excess is sent by check. Online winnings above $600 must be processed through a Claim Center or by mail. Players can submit eligible claims through the Illinois Lottery e-Claim portal.
Responsible Gambling
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), by texting “GAMBLER” to 833234, or through the Illinois Lottery’s responsible gambling resources.
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