The Illinois Lottery has released the official results for the Lotto draw #4983 held on Monday, February 16, 2026. Players across the state checked their tickets as the jackpot climbed higher, but no ticket matched all six numbers for the top prize. Still, numerous winners scored payouts across the secondary prize tiers.
According to the certified results posted by the Illinois Lottery, the jackpot for this draw stood at an estimated $3,350,000 and remains unclaimed. The lack of a jackpot winner means the top prize will roll over and grow for the next scheduled drawing.
Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown – Lotto #4983 (Feb 16, 2026)
| Match | Prize | Winning Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6 (Jackpot) | $3,350,000 | 0 |
| 5/6 + Extra Shot | $53,037.50 | 0 |
| 5/6 | $2,121.50 | 3 |
| 4/6 + Extra Shot | $1,075 | 2 |
| 4/6 | $43 | 195 |
| 3/6 + Extra Shot | $125 | 42 |
| 3/6 | $5 | 3,268 |
| 2/6 + Extra Shot | $25 | 268 |
| 2/6 | $2 | 25,256 |
| 1/6 + Extra Shot | $10 | 905 |
| 0/6 + Extra Shot | $5 | 876 |
Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, many Illinois players still took home prizes by matching multiple numbers or leveraging the Extra Shot number to boost their payout level.
Lotto Million Games Also Reported for Feb 16
In addition to the main Lotto game, two Lotto Million draws also took place on February 16:
Lotto Million 1 Winning Numbers: 8 • 12 • 18 • 20 • 22 • 43
Lotto Million 2 Winning Numbers: 1 • 10 • 26 • 37 • 48 • 49
Neither Lotto Million 1 nor Lotto Million 2 produced a top-prize winner in this round, meaning those jackpots will also continue to roll until a matching ticket emerges.
What This Means for Players
With no jackpot winners on February 16, the Lotto jackpot will continue to grow for the next drawing, giving players higher potential earnings on future tickets. Illinois Lottery officials remind players to check their numbers carefully, sign their tickets, and claim any prizes within the designated timeframe.
Players can purchase Lotto and Lotto Million tickets at authorized retailers throughout the state or online where available. As always, the Illinois Lottery encourages responsible play, especially when jackpots climb to higher levels.
FAQs Of Illinois Lotto Results
What happens to the Lotto jackpot after multiple rollovers?
When no one wins the jackpot, it rolls into the next drawing and increases. Unlike some lotteries, there is no forced payout threshold in the Illinois state Lotto the jackpot simply grows until claimed.
Can non-jackpot winnings be claimed years later?
Prize claim deadlines vary by game and prize level. Smaller Lotto prizes may have shorter claim periods than large jackpots, so ticket holders should verify the deadlines with the Illinois Lottery.
How does the Extra Shot feature affect payouts?
Extra Shot offers additional number combinations that can increase prize amounts for non-jackpot matches. It does not change the drawn numbers but gives players a chance at enhanced payouts.