Did You Hear? Illinois Just Dropped Five New Holiday Lottery Tickets

The Illinois Lottery is kicking off the holiday season with a burst of color, sparkle, and the chance to win big. This year, they’ve rolled out five brand-new Holiday Instant Tickets. And with so many Illinoisans hitting sizable prizes over the past year, hope is high that the winning streak keeps rolling right into the holidays.

New Holiday Tickets Across Illinois

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The Lottery’s 2025 holiday lineup includes a variety of price points and prize levels, all wrapped in seasonal designs. Whether you’re gifting one or grabbing a few for yourself, each ticket carries the excitement of a possible win and helps support education across the state.

A Look at Last Year’s Holiday Wins

During last year’s holiday season alone, Illinois players claimed more than $273 million in prizes from over 11.2 million winning Instant Tickets. For many families, including a scratch-off alongside the wrapping paper and cookies has become a beloved tradition.

Five Festive New Instant Tickets

Here’s what Illinois players will find on shelves now:

• Holiday Cookie Cash – $1 Ticket – Win up to $500
• Gnome for the Holidays – $2 Ticket – Win up to $50,000
• Jingle Bell Blowout – $5 Ticket – Loaded with $10, $25, $50, and $200 prizes
• Holiday Bucks – $10 Ticket – Win up to $500,000
• $1,000,000 Holiday Gold – $20 Ticket – Win up to $1 million

Spreading Cheer Across the State

With brand-new tickets, familiar holiday traditions, and Illinois’ recent streak of impressive Instant Ticket jackpots, players statewide are hoping this season brings even more reasons to celebrate. Be sure to visit the Illinois Lottery website for more details.

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