The Iowa Lottery has broken several records already with one month remaining in the fiscal year. Lottery CEO, Matt Strawn, says the amount of money turned over to the state set one of the records. "Through May, the Iowa Lottery produced nearly 95 million dollars in proceeds. This represents a 30 … [Read more...]
Iowa Lottery to stick with appointments for prize redemption
The Iowa Lottery went to a process requiring winners to make an appointment to pick up their prizes as a precaution during the pandemic. Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says they've been evaluating things as restrictions are removed and will stay with that process. "We're going to keep that … [Read more...]
Two lottery games adding more weekly drawings
The Powerball and Lucky for Life games are adding more drawings later this year. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says Powerball is going to add a Monday drawing along with the Wednesday and Saturday drawings -- while the Lucky For Life game will move from two drawings to a drawing every … [Read more...]
The itch for pandemic entertainment leads to increased scratch ticket sales
The Iowa Lottery has regained momentum and more from sales lost during the height of the pandemic last year. Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says this fiscal year is already well past expectations "Sales are nearly 25 percent ahead of what we had budgeted," Neubauer says. The fiscal year … [Read more...]
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots combined top $1 billion
The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots both went unclaimed and are at a combined total of more than one billion dollars. Iowa Lottery spokeswoman, Mary Neubauer says it is just the second time that the jackpots have simultaneously topped the $500 million mark. "They both were last won in … [Read more...]
Transparent scratch ticket now offered by the Iowa Lottery
The Iowa Lottery has introduced a new scratch ticket that spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says is unlike anything they've done before. "It's a scratch ticket -- but it is transparent, it's see-through, you can see through the ticket," Neubauer says."It's a concept that a few other lotteries around … [Read more...]
No winners since September, Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots both above $320 million
The jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery drawings both exceed $300 million and Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says that's a rarity. "Neither one of these jackpots are anywhere near a record because in the last couple of years the jackpots in both of these games have been … [Read more...]
Lottery looking at penalties for trying to avoid state debt collection from jackpots
The Iowa Lottery will propose some updates in state law to clear up what constitutes a winning ticket -- and to increase the penalty for those who try to hide their winnings to avoid state debt. Lottery Vice President, Mary Neubauer, says they want to clarify the language about winners. "The new … [Read more...]
Lottery sales continue ahead of projections
The head of the Iowa Lottery says sales continue to remain strong despite COVID restrictions in place in the state. CEO Matt Strawn gave a report to the Lottery Board during their meeting Tuesday. "Through the first four months or first third of fiscal year 2021 -- which comprises July through … [Read more...]
Monday is deadline for $100,000 unclaimed lottery ticket
An Iowa Lottery ticket with a six-figure prize will expire Monday unless the owner comes forward to collect. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the Powerball ticket had four numbers and a multiplier that makes it worth $100,000. "We're never sure -- did someone only check the ticket … [Read more...]