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Mega Millions in Illinois
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in Illinois
- Estimated jackpot
- $321 million
- Cash value $131.1 million
- Price
- $5 per play, multiplier included
- Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336
Latest numbers · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- 10
- 15
- 16
- 27
- 64
- 23
What the jackpot is worth in Illinois
Illinois taxes lottery prizes at 4.95%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $76,153,550 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,854,692 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $187,840,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Illinois
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Illinois.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Illinois
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Illinois lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $600 are claimed at an Illinois Lottery Claim Center (by appointment only) or by mail, and prizes up to $10,000 can also be filed online through e-Claim.
- Claim deadline: Within one year after the drawing date.
- Winners of $250,000 or more can ask in writing, when they claim, to keep their name and hometown confidential.
Details on the official Illinois lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Illinois
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Illinois?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in Illinois.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Illinois?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Illinois.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Illinois?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Illinois taxes lottery prizes at 4.95%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $76,153,550 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Illinois?
Illinois's claim deadline: Within one year after the drawing date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Illinois?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Illinois.
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Sources: Illinois Lottery: When you win · Illinois Lottery: Jackpot and daily games draw times · Illinois Lottery Law, 20 ILCS 1605 (ILGA)