If you play the lottery often and live in Illinois, you're in luck—no pun included.

Illinois was just ranked as one of the top states when it comes to lottery payouts.  Whether you win big, or just a few extra bucks, know you're getting more back than most people around the country!

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Along with states like Oregon, Ohio, and California, Illinois actually ranks pretty high on the list with highest payouts per draw—$256,455 to be exact.

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Tons of people, me included, play the Illinois lottery on the app because it's convenient, less work than walking into the gas station, and it alerts you when you win... and when you don't.

Top 10 Luckiest States For Lottery Winnings & Big Payouts

According to a gambling site, Ohio, Oregon, Louisiana, California, Florida, Virginia, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Massachusetts made the top 10 list!

Illinois ranked #8, not too shabby!  Over the last 12 months, eight different people won jackpots and major payouts across the state.  A grandma won $1M on a scratch off, another woman won a $552M Mega Jackpot, a Melrose Park resident won $1M after buying a Powerball ticket at a grocery store, and a Rockford resident claimed a $1M prize after buying a Mega Millions ticket at Casey's General Store.

What's the most you've ever won on a scratch off, Powerball, Mega Millions, or any of the major lottery games?  I have yet to win, so fingers crossed this is my year!

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