Online player hits $1 million jackpot, Illinois Lottery says

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Monday, January 5, 2026
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- An Illinois iLottery player became the state's first $1 million winner of a draw-based lottery game in 2026.

The fortunate player hit the jackpot for Sunday's Lucky Day Lotto drawing and matched all five numbers, Illinois Lottery said.

The winning numbers for Sunday's drawing were: 19-28-30-40-42.

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In total, nearly 32,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets were purchased for the Sunday evening drawing, Illinois Lottery said.

Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

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