Illinois Lottery celebrated 50th anniversary on Thursday
Ushering in a day of ‘70s nostalgia, the celebration threw it way back to 1974 with a giant, 35-foot golden disco ball to pay homage to the year the lottery got its start.

Illinois Lottery kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
To celebrate 50 years of playing, winning, and giving back to good causes, the Illinois Lottery is rolling out several promotions, sweepstakes, and more.

Casino City’s Friday Five: Historic jackpots, fines and openings edition
In addition to Phil Ivey claiming his 11th WSOP bracelet, we also have an opening date for a new California casino-resort, the largest iLottery jackpot in U.S. history, and more.

Illinois winner claims Mega Millions Jackpot
The winner, nicknamed “MEGA Millionaire,” snagged the $55 million jackpot after playing the game online – making this the largest jackpot won through iLottery in U.S. history.

Illinois Lottery’s largest Fast Play jackpot ever is up for grabs
The Ultimate Diamond Jackpot began at $75,000 and has grown to just over $1.6 million and continues to rise.

Illinois Lottery reports half-year results for FY 2024
The Lottery generated $1.9 billion in sales leading to estimated returns to the State of Illinois of $456 million so far for the first six months of the 2024 fiscal year.

Foxwoods names Anika Howard as VP of Brand Marketing and Digital Communications
An award-winning industry veteran, Howard brings nearly two decades of gaming experience to the property, including deep expertise in digital and mobile product marketing, brand communications and sports betting.