Illinois Lottery Calculator

The Illinois Lottery Calculator helps users estimate the cost of their lottery plays based on selected game types, play types, and weeks of play, providing a breakdown of costs per play, weekly, total, and annual expenses formatted in USD currency.

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How to Use the Illinois Lottery Calculator

This guide will take you through each step required to use the Illinois Lottery Calculator effectively. This tool will help you calculate the cost associated with purchasing lottery tickets over a chosen duration.

Step 1: Enter the Number of Tickets

Begin by entering the number of tickets you wish to purchase in the Number of Tickets field. This field expects a numeric input between 1 and 1000. Ensure that the number you enter is within this range, as it is a required field.

Step 2: Select the Game Type

Next, navigate to the Select Game dropdown menu. Here, you can choose from various game types, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Lucky Day Lotto, Lotto, Mega Millions, and Powerball. Selecting a game type is mandatory to proceed.

Step 3: Choose Your Play Type

In the Play Type dropdown, select your desired play style. Options include Straight, Box, and Straight/Box. The choice of play type will impact your cost calculation and is a required selection.

Step 4: Specify the Duration

Enter the duration for which you intend to play in the Number of Weeks field. This should be a number between 1 and 52, indicating the weeks you will participate in the lottery. Ensure that your input complies with this requirement, as it is essential for calculating the total cost.

Step 5: Review Cost Calculations

  • Cost Per Play: The calculator will use your selections to compute the cost per play, determined by multiplying the game type cost and play type multiplier.
  • Weekly Cost: This figure is calculated by multiplying the Cost Per Play by the Number of Tickets. It represents the weekly expense of your lottery play.
  • Total Cost: The total cost is derived by multiplying the Weekly Cost by your input for the duration in weeks.
  • Annual Cost: For an overview of annual expenses, the calculator also computes how much playing for an entire year (52 weeks) would cost based on your current weekly expenses.

These calculated fields will be formatted as currency, in USD, to provide a precise financial overview of your intended lottery participation.