Q: How does the game work?

A: To play, you need $35 worth of current qualifying non-winning tickets per entry. Each week starting June 16, we'll draw five winners from the pool of qualifying entries who will receive $35,000.

Q: How many prizes are you giving out?

A: Sixty cash prizes of $35,000 will be awarded.

Q: What's a qualifying, non-winning ticket?

A: Any of the following non-winning tickets purchased at an Illinois Lottery retailer between May 15, 2009 and August 28th, 2009, qualifies:

Instant Games - Most Instant tickets qualify. Click here for a list of eligible tickets.

Online Tickets - Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, Lotto, Little Lotto, Pick 'n Play

Q: Do I have to play online?

A: No. You may play by mail by sending $35 worth of any current, qualifying, non-winning tickets to:

Illinois Lottery Second Chance Summer Promotion
P.O. Box 19086
Springfield, IL 62794-9086

Or, you may hand deliver entries the Lottery's Claims Unit at 101 West Jefferson, Springfield, Illinois, clearly marked "Illinois Lottery Second Chance Summer Promotion, MC5-915." Note: DO NOT USE THIS ADDRESS FOR MAIL ENTRIES.

Q: What if I have to use more than $35 worth of tickets total in order to reach the $35 minimum for one entry?

A: You will forfeit any amount over $35 and that will only count as one entry. Tickets may not be split between entries.

Q: Where do I find the ticket numbers?

A: Ticket numbers can be found on the back of each ticket. A picture of where to look for the ticket number can be found here.

Q: What should I do with my tickets after I've entered and/or submitted them online to play?

A: DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR TICKETS. If your online entry is drawn, you will be required to submit the corresponding original qualifying tickets to the Illinois Lottery for verification in order to receive any prize.

Q: When will the first winners be announced?

A: June 19, 2009.

See official rules here.