An anonymous Illinois player claimed a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, choosing a lump-sum payout after buying a $2 Quick ...

On Aug. 12, 2026, an Illinois ticket-holder won $1.04 billion Powerball lottery jackpot. What we know about taxes, cash ...

The billion-dollar claim follows another anonymous Illinois win reported earlier in the year. A DuPage County man using the ...

On July 29, 2022, an anonymous pair in Illinois won $1.337 billion Mega Millions. On Aug. 12, 2026, state clinched another $1 billion win from Powerball.

The winner elected to remain anonymous, but said they have experienced a full range of emotions since winning.

The Illinois winner of the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot last month has come forward to claim their prize.

The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Sept. 16, 2026, results for ...