Can Lottery Winnings Be Inherited?

If you have questions about the claims process, please see our FAQs, call the Player Hotline at 1-800-252-1775, or email the Illinois Lottery Claims Department

most frequently asked questions that Lottery winners ask, which we hope you will find helpful Will I receive my winnings on the same day I claim my ticket?

how much lottery ticket All draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the draw (unless you follow the procedure which allows you to claim within 7 days after the end

how many chips are in a poker set Lottery prizes are considered earned income by the federal government The Lottery is required to report any single prize of over $600 to the IRS If the prize