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Illinois

Pick 4

Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Midday

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Pick 4 rules

  • The legal age of playing the Illinois Pick 4 Lottery is 18 years.
  • Players are responsible to ensure the accuracy of their ticket, not the retailers or authorities.
  • Players need to claim their winnings within a valid time period of 365 days else their winnings will be fortified.
  • All games are strictly subjected to the Illinois State Laws.
  • Winners can claim their prize by representing the ticket only, not the playslip. It is the sole document to claim the prize.
  • If you make a mistake on the playslip, mark the VOID box, and use the next play.

History

The Illinois Lottery was established on July 1, 1974. Back then Illinois was the only state lottery to have its drawings televised nationwide. Initially, the lottery sold “passive” games through weekly drawings. In 1982, the Illinois Lottery introduced Pick 4, with drawings held only on Tuesdays and Fridays. With the introduction of Pick 4, the sales of the Daily Games increased by 52% over the 1981 sales. On March 9, 1985, the Pick 4 drawings were increased to seven days per week. Since then, the Illinois Pick 4 plus FIREBALL, has been producing a notable amount of winners.

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Did you know?

  • Game type: Daily Draw Game
  • Game Format: 4/9
  • Game availability: Exclusively available in Illinois only
  • Game draw days and time: Twice a day at 12:40 P.M. and 09:22 P.M. CST
  • Minimum jackpot amount:$2500 $250
  • Minimum cash prize: $40 for $0.50 bet
  • Minimum age to play: 18
  • Jackpot odds: 1 in 1000
  • Game add-on option: FIREBALL
  • Ticket cost: $0.50 - $5 per play
  • Jackpot payment options: Lump-sum
  • Lottery operator: Illinois Lottery