Two recent jackpots build on FastPlay’s track record as a successful multi-channel lottery category in Illinois.
CHICAGO, March 11, 2026 — Two recent FastPlay jackpot wins in Illinois underline its value to the lottery portfolio by creating life-changing prizes, while supporting consistent category performance.
Just last week, an Illinois player won $1.69 million with a FastPlay ticket bought online – the 9th largest FastPlay prize won on record. This followed another big win two weeks prior, where a FastPlay ticket bought from a local retailer won the $1.49 million jackpot.
More than 20 Illinois players have won prizes of $1 million or more with a FastPlay game since the category was introduced.
Managed by Allwyn North America under its operating partnership with the Illinois Lottery, FastPlay has evolved from a retail-only game in 2020 into a structured, multi-channel category. Today, it spans in-store sales, online play at IllinoisLottery.com and via the Lottery app, and a proprietary Scan-N-Play format that bridges both retail and digital through the Illinois Lottery mobile app.
“FastPlay was built to be its own category, not just another game,” said Marisa Zimmerman, Chief Revenue Officer at Allwyn North America. “What we’ve seen in Illinois is the result of consistent investment in the player experience — from fixed-prize games to progressive jackpot offerings like Cash Castle and Ultimate Diamond Jackpot. When the player experience leads, the performance follows.”
FastPlay occupies a distinct space in a Lottery’s portfolio: as a fixed-price, draw-based game that delivers immediate outcomes with a passive play experience. With game offerings spanning from the $1 price point up to $30, FastPlay provides a wide variety of options not just in theme or play style, but also in price. This positioning has allowed FastPlay to attract and retain a player base that moves comfortably between retail and digital environments.
The breadth of FastPlay’s jackpot history in Illinois reflects the category’s reach across channels and price tiers. Progressive jackpot games are significant drivers of play and bring new players into the game.
Of the top 20 FastPlay jackpot wins on record, four are through retail tickets with the remainder through iLottery — signaling the growing contribution of the digital channel while retail continues to deliver landmark prizes. The largest FastPlay jackpot of $2.7 million was won in February 2025 at a Chicago, IL retailer.
FastPlay’s evolution in Illinois demonstrates the focused category management approach that Allwyn brings to lottery partnerships globally, which requires defining the category clearly, building the infrastructure before scaling, and evolving the experience in alignment with player research.
In a landscape where jurisdictions are increasingly focused on sustainable growth, FastPlay offers a replicable model: a purpose-built category that reinforces trust, supports responsible play frameworks, and generates consistent revenue performance across channels.
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