Lucky Mart to Host Illinois Lottery Event with Leon Rogers

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Lucky Mart, a convenience store located at 2900 W 87th Street in Chicago, is hosting a special event on March 13th, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm featuring WGCI-FM radio personality Leon Rogers and the Illinois Lottery's HotWins game. Attendees will have the chance to win prizes, including up to $100,000, by purchasing a $1 HotWins ticket and playing a Spin-the-Wheel game.

Why it matters

This event is part of the Illinois Lottery's efforts to engage with local communities and promote their new HotWins game, which offers large cash prizes for a $1 wager. The appearance of a popular radio host like Leon Rogers is likely to draw a crowd and generate excitement around the lottery game.

The details

At the Lucky Mart event, the first 20 visitors who say 'Get Fired Up' will receive a free HotWins ticket and an Illinois Lottery swag bag. Attendees 18 and older will be able to purchase HotWins tickets and play the Spin-the-Wheel game for a chance to win prizes, including up to $100,000. The event is being promoted on WGCI-FM, Chicago's top hip-hop and R&B radio station.

• The event will take place on March 13th, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm.

What’s next

The event is open to the public, and attendees 18 and older are encouraged to attend to participate in the HotWins game and win prizes.