by Dar Danielson | Mar 28, 2024 | Human Interest, News, Recreation / Entertainment
The longest-serving member on the state board that oversees the operation of the Iowa Lottery is retiring. Mary Junge is a certified public accountant and practicing tax attorney from Cedar Rapids who didn’t expect to end up with the longest tenure on the...
by Dar Danielson | Mar 27, 2024 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
One of the big lotto jackpot runs has ended after a ticket bought in New Jersey had the winning numbers for the $1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says three Iowa tickets were one number away from getting a share of that prize....
by Dar Danielson | Mar 27, 2024 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up just under one percent in February compared to last year. “And of course that’s coming off a record year, so pleased that we still have a positive trajectory and sales. Early returns for March indicate that...
by Dar Danielson | Mar 25, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
The Powerball and Mega Millions drawings are both at or above 800 million dollars, which Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says is something new. “Both Mega Millions and Powerball have been higher than they currently are, much higher than they currently...
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 12, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A panel of lawmakers has placed a hold a proposed rule to require that Iowa casinos maintain lists of coaches, athletes and other officials who’d be barred from placing sports bets because of their involvement in college sports or fantasy sports. Representative...