$3.05M Illinois Lotto tease: Thursday’s draw delivers 3-7-25-34-37-44 (Extra Shot 22) 💰🚀

• ⚡ Illinois Lottery Daily Quick Report & Payout Info
• Winning Numbers: Illinois Lotto: 3-7-25-34-37-44 + Extra Shot 22.
• Jackpot Status: The advertised Illinois Lotto jackpot was $3.05 Million; jackpot outcome (hit vs. roll) was not provided in the draw data.
• Drawing Time: Illinois Lotto drawings are held at 9:22 PM CT on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
• Payout Chart: Scroll to the prize tier section below for how matches translate into payouts, including Extra Shot impacts.
• TrendPick AI Insight: A clean, mid-sum draw with a strong high-number presence and a single-digit spark up front.

The Illinois Lottery Daily results for Thursday, February 12, 2026 were Illinois Lotto 3-7-25-34-37-44 with Extra Shot 22. The jackpot was listed at $3.05 million, but the provided draw data did not confirm whether it was hit or rolled over.

Illinois Lottery Daily lottery results – Thursday, February 12, 2026

Illinois Lotto results (with Extra Shot) – Feb 12, 2026

Bad news for players chasing an easy slam-dunk… but great news for anyone who loves a suspenseful jackpot chase 💰. Illinois Lotto posted a balanced-looking set that stretches from tiny single digits into the 40s—exactly the kind of spread that can leave a lot of tickets “close, but not close enough.”

Official draw display:

3725343744+ Extra Shot:22

Extra (Lotto Million 1): 52231334449

Extra (Lotto Million 2): 71730344244

Illinois Lotto pattern watch (Illinois Lotto + Extra Shot) – Feb 12, 2026

Where the draw “lived” on the number line

This one didn’t camp out in a single neighborhood. You’ve got two low numbers (3 and 7) to open the party, then the draw jumps into the 20s (25), then finishes heavy in the 30s/40s (34, 37, 44). In plain English: if you played a “mostly low” or “mostly high” strategy, you probably felt that sting.

Low vs. high snapshot: 2 numbers below 10, 1 number in the 20s, and 3 numbers at 30+. That top-end weight is exactly why the range stretches to 41—wide enough that it tends to reduce clustering winners in the same tiny bands.

Repeats and cross-draw echoes (Extra / Lotto Million)

The **TrendPick AI Engine** detected a loud repeat signal around one anchor ball: 44. It appears in the main Illinois Lotto draw and in both Lotto Million sets. That doesn’t change the odds for the next draw (lottery balls don’t remember), but it’s the kind of “echo” players notice when they’re scanning for patterns.

More echoes worth flagging:

7 shows up in the main draw and Lotto Million 2. 34 shows up in the main draw and Lotto Million 2. And 22 is the Extra Shot number while also appearing in Lotto Million 1. If you’re the type who builds future plays around recent repeats, these are the hot spots people will circle in red ink.

Consecutive numbers and spacing

No straight-up consecutive run (like 34-35), but the draw does pack a tight pair: 34 and 37 sit in the same general pocket, with 44 as the higher-step capstone. Spacing is otherwise clean: 3→7 (gap 4), 7→25 (gap 18), 25→34 (gap 9), 34→37 (gap 3), 37→44 (gap 7). That “one tight gap + a couple medium gaps + one big jump” look is a classic random profile—messy in a believable way.

Payouts, prize tiers, and what to do if you’ve got a lucky ticket – Feb 12, 2026

How Illinois Lotto prizes generally work

Illinois Lotto payouts are based on prize tiers—the more numbers you match, the higher the payout, with the jackpot reserved for matching all main numbers. Extra Shot is an add-on that can increase non-jackpot prizes (exact boosts vary by prize tier), so if you opted in, check your ticket carefully because the “base prize” and “with Extra Shot” prize can differ.

If you think you hit something meaningful, treat that slip like cash. Sign the back. Take a photo for your records. Then verify through official Illinois Lottery channels before heading to a retailer or a claim center. Bigger prizes typically require an in-person claim, and you’ll face the usual decision: a jackpot-style win may come with a cash lump sum option versus annuity (when available). Always check deadlines and required ID.

Odds reality check (and why this draw felt tricky)

Even a “pretty” draw doesn’t make it more gettable. Lottery odds are steep by design, and a wide-range result like 3–44 can spread winners across smaller prize tiers instead of concentrating them. Translation: lots of near-misses, fewer life-changing screams.

Next-step tools: TrendPick AI strategy check (Illinois Lotto) – Feb 12, 2026

Want to turn today’s pattern read into a smarter play for the next draw? Analyze your strategy for the next draw with TrendPick AI for these games on NichebrAI. Start with the Illinois Lotto hub here: https://nichebrai.com/illinois-lotto/. If you also dabble in big multi-state jackpots, you can compare number behavior and pacing with tools like the Powerball dashboard: https://nichebrai.com/powerball-pro/.

Bottom line for Thursday: the draw delivered a broad spread, a mid-level sum, and repeat “echoes” (especially 44) across the companion number sets. If your ticket is still in your pocket, now’s the moment—check it twice, then check it again 🚀.