Lucky 7s Strike Big: Thousands Win in Illinois Pick 4 Drawing
By Gaurav Bisht |
Published May 05, 2026 02:26 am GMT
Thousands of players across Illinois hit it big in Sunday’s Pick 4 drawing—and the numbers couldn’t have been more eye-catching.
The winning combo? 7-7-7-7 ?
Add in a Fireball number of 6, and it turned into one of the most unusual outcomes seen in months.
This rare repeat hasn’t shown up since August 2025, and it triggered a wave of winners sharing the prize pool.
? Big Highlights from the Drawing:
- ~2,800 players scored $2,500 each
- 1 lucky online player landed a huge $50,000 prize
- 22 winners grabbed $25,000
- 8 players took home $20,000
- 8 more won $15,000
- 29 tickets cashed in at $10,000
Players have up to one year to claim their winnings, whether tickets were bought online or at retail spots.
? When to Play:
Pick 4 drawings happen twice daily:
- Midday: 12:35 p.m.
- Evening: 9:15 p.m.
With results like this, it’s clear—you never know when lightning (or four 7s) might strike again. ?