Illinois Lottery Results: Powerball and Mega Millions Drawings Update

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Illinois Lottery reported exciting results from its various draw games on March 30, 2025, providing players with the latest winning numbers and jackpot updates.

For the Midday drawing, the winning numbers were 7-6-3 with a Fireball of 0, while the Evening drawing produced winning numbers of 3-3-6 and a Fireball of 1. In another game, players saw Midday numbers of 1-9-0-9 and an Evening drawing of 2-7-7-3, with respective Fireball numbers of 2 and 9.

In the Lotto game, the winning numbers for the Midday draw were 01-07-12-30-31 and for the Evening draw, the numbers were 01-10-22-28-41. These results were generated automatically using information sourced from TinBu.

As the weekend approaches, the Mega Millions jackpot has also seen a significant increase. The jackpot has risen to $43 million ahead of the Friday, April 4 drawing due to a lack of winners in the previous drawing. If a player matches all six numbers, they can elect to receive a one-time cash payment of $20.5 million.

The winning numbers for Friday’s draw will be announced shortly after 11 p.m. ET. Friday’s drawing marks the last chance for players to participate before new game enhancements take effect, which include higher ticket prices and improved odds of winning, as mentioned by lottery officials.

The last significant Mega Millions winner took home a staggering $344 million jackpot last month, marking a noteworthy milestone as it was the first jackpot winner since early 2025.

For players looking to try their luck, tickets can be purchased at various locations, including convenience stores and gas stations, or online in certain states. Each ticket allows players to pick six numbers: five white balls numbered from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball numbered from 1 to 25.

Additionally, players have the option to use Quick Picks, where the computer randomly generates numbers for them. For an extra fee, players may add the ‘Megaplier’ option to enhance non-jackpot prizes.

In related news, on Monday, March 31, the Powerball jackpot was an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $9.3 million. The winning numbers from the drawing that evening were 12, 41, 44, 52, 64, with a Powerball of 25 and a Power Play of 2X. Unfortunately, no tickets matched all six numbers, and only one ticket matched all five numbers to win $1 million.

For the upcoming Wednesday, April 2 drawing, the Powerball jackpot is projected to grow to $30 million with a cash option of $13.9 million. Drawings for Powerball are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.

Players are encouraged to review their tickets closely as even matching one number with the Powerball can result in a prize. It’s essential to play responsibly and be aware of the rules and prize structures for each game.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. For further updates and information, you can visit our website.